Ottawa. City Operations Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services, Cultural and Heritage Services Branch, Pinhey's Point Historic Site
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Address, Telephone, E-mail, Website
Address	270 Pinhey's Point Rd Dunrobin, ON K0A 1T0
Intersection	Dunrobin Rd and Thomas A Dolan Pkwy
Located In Community	Kanata
Mailing Address	Billings Estate Museum  2100 Cabot St  Ottawa, ON K1H 6K1
Parking	Free parking
Accessibility	Fully Accessible - Outdoors and first floor of the museum
Office Phone	613-247-4830 * Museum 613-832-4347
TDD/TTY Phone	613-580-2401
After Hours Phone	3-1-1 * 613-580-2400
Fax	613-247-4832
E-mail	museums@ottawa.ca
Website	www.ottawa.ca/museums
Description and Services
Hours	Office hours Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm  * Museum Wed-Fri 11 am-5 pm * Sat-Sun 11 am-5 pm  * Grounds Mon-Sun, dawn to dusk
Dates	Year-round * museum and grounds: Mother's Day to the end of August
Description	An 88-acre historic site located on the scenic shore of the Ottawa River. The home of Hamnett Pinhey (Horaceville), built in four stages between 1820 and 1848, now offers exhibitions, artifacts, period room recreations and children's activities.    Activities and special events: Music and heritage craft activities * demonstrations ranging from blacksmithing, quilting, pottery, bread baking and other pioneer craftsmanship * musical performances, dance demonstrations and interactive musical workshops * reenactments * live entertainment    The site offers: Small outdoor stage * public washrooms * picnic area with picnic tables and barbecues (bring your own charcoal) * dock for mooring of light, non-motorized craft * heritage attractions.    Facilities: Site bookings for weddings, concerts, company picnics, family reunions or other events are available by calling 613-247-4830 ext 221.
Eligibility	No restrictions
Application	Visit the site * reservations for bus tours and large groups, call the museum
Fees	Service - Nominal fees may apply to special events and programs. ; Donation - Admission ; None
Languages of Service	English ; French
Areas Served	Ottawa (City of)
Contact Information
Primary Contact	Melissa Lansing, Education and Interpretation Programs Officer; Email: melissa.lansing@ottawa.ca
Primary Executive	Brahm Lewandowski, Acting Museum Administrator; Phone: 613-247-4830 ext 222; Email: brahm.lewandowski@ottawa.ca
Subjects
Subjects	Charitable status ; Children ; Meeting facilities ; Municipal government ; Museums ; Parks ; Recreation ; Tourism ; Volunteer opportunities
Broader Terms	Age groups ; Cultural facilities ; Government ; Recreation ; Recreational facilities ; Volunteering