Savour Fall at Rideau Hall
Their Excellencies the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, and Mrs. Sharon Johnston hosted Savour Fall at Rideau Hallon September 28, 2013. This new event was an opportunity for visitors to appreciate and enjoy the simple pleasures of the fall season.
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On this very warm day, a refreshing glass of apple cider was offered to visitors.
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The harvest season is also about sharing with one another. On this occasion, visitors made contributions to the Ottawa Food Bank to help families in need.
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Local rock-country band Fiftymen performed on stage.
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Children activities were presented by the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum and the Robert Legget Park Children’s Garden.
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Their Excellencies also helped serve curry with representatives from Ottawa Farmers' Market and culinary students.
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His Excellency along with his grandchildren and representatives from Hidden Harvest picked some apples from a tree on the Rideau Hall grounds.
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Over 8,000 visitors attended the harvest celebration between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
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National Capital Commission gardeners were on hand to offer gardening tips.
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Food enthusiasts met with producers and tasted products from Canadian Organic Growers, Main Farmers’ Market, Ottawa Farmers’ Market and Parcours Outaouais Gourmet.
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Delicious pumpkin soup was served throughout the event.
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Rideau Hall Maître d'Hôtel Claude Lepage explains here table etiquette.
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Executive Chef Louis Charest talked about the canned-food created by the kitchen staff with herbs and vegetables from Rideau Hall's kitchen garden.
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Visitors enjoyed horse-drawn wagon rides on the grounds.
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Their Excellencies admire here a competition plater created by Rideau Hall staff.
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