Overlooking the Rideau Canal locks, the Bytown Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the summer and Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the winter.

The issue I have is that Col. By alone is credited as the founder of Bytown, renamed Ottawa in 1855. He certainly played a part as chief engineer of the project, begun in 1826.

The current City of Ottawa coat of arms turns 60 in 2015, but its original design dates back to 1855, when the city changed names from Bytown to Ottawa. Video by Andrew King 365 Bloor Street East ...

Bytown Museum, The Bytown Museum is housed in Ottawa's oldest stone building. It's located beside the Rideau Canal locks, at the intersection of the Ottawa River. The building that houses the ...

(The Bytown Fire Brigade has also printed smaller versions of the banner to give away at commemorations and other special events.) Serge Paquin and Carolyne Raymond of Optima Imaging in Gatineau.