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Someone serenaded the Agriculture Museum's cows with a tuba.

You won't believe what happened at the museum

Alright, so this one went through three levels of internal review before I got the sign-off, because honestly, *mon ami*, I still don't quite believe it myself. Picture this: Tuesday morning, the Canadian Agriculture and Food Museum, which is basically on the Central Experimental Farm, right? We're talking serious heritage cows, not just any cows. And what happens? A man, a real-life human being, serenades them with a tuba. Yes, a tuba. As in, the giant brass instrument that sounds like a foghorn had a baby with an elephant. Justin Hickmott, that's the musician's name, played for these bovines as they were parading to their night pasture. I mean, c'est formidable.

### The Real Story is Never on the Hill

This is peak Ottawa, *non*? While everyone else is arguing about NCC bylaws or whether the new LRT schedule will actually stick this time, we have a tuba player giving a concert to cows. It’s the kind of thing that makes you stop and think, "What are we even doing here?" It's not quite the same as seeing the Rideau Canal Skateway in full swing, but it has that same uniquely tranquil, slightly surreal energy. It’s a moment of pure, unadulterated whimsy in a city that is often, how do we say, *structured*. It's a reminder that even in the shadow of Parliament, there’s always something wonderfully strange happening just off the main path.

What This Means for Ottawa:

* **Unexpected Charm:** It adds another layer to Ottawa's sometimes overlooked, quirky personality. * **Cultural Fusion:** Where else do you get classical brass meeting agricultural heritage? * **Good Vibes:** Frankly, we could all use a little more tuba-for-cows energy in our lives.

For those of us who grew up thinking of the Experimental Farm as just "that place with the cows and sometimes corn mazes," this is a beautiful, bizarre addition to its story. It reminds you that our city isn't just about official reports and policy papers; it's also about these small, incredible moments that make you smile. The real story is never on the Hill — it's always just off it.

Simone Okafor-Bouchard, MiTL Sports Desk, Ottawa.

*Mon dieu*, you know Keith and the crew are going to have thoughts on this — catch them bright and early at mornings.live.

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