Tour the beautifully lit and decorated Victorian Museum after hours at 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls. Tour guides will be available in staggered time slots to lead guests through the museum and learn about Christmas traditions or go through self-guided and experience the museum by candlelight. Admission $10 per adult. Tours begin at […]
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Share in the sights, sounds and flavours of a traditional Canadian Christmas at the Smiths Falls Heritage House. Guests will be offered a private tour of the Museum’s period rooms, decorated for the season, with a costumed guide, discovering holiday traditions in Eastern Ontario and their origins. Candlelit tour options are also available. Admission […]
Carving Contest and Drop off on October 23rd. Voting from October 23rd-31st The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum will be hosting its Community Pumpkin Carving Contest and Pumpkin Walk. Drop by the museum grounds during Fall Fest to register for the contest. Individuals, families, businesses or school classes can enter a carved pumpkin in […]
The Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum will be hosting its annual Spring Carnival on Sunday, May 24, 2026 from 11 am – 2 pm at 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls. There will be a bouncy castle, music, face painting, a petting zoo, vendors, a community BBQ and more! This event is admission by […]
Join the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum this Earth Day for an engaging tour along the shores of the historic Rideau Canal waterway. Guests will discuss local flora, fauna, geography and history. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to connect with nature and discover the charm of Smiths Falls. *Please note that we do […]
oin the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum for two days of educational and fun-filled activities. Children aged 6-12 are welcome to join the museum for $40/day or $70 for both days. Pre-registration is required. For details or to register contact: 613-283-6311, heritagehouse@smithsfalls.ca or visit the museum at 11 Old Slys Road, Smiths Falls, ON., […]
Step into the world of history and superstition as you tiptoe through the grounds of the Hillcrest Cemetery in Smiths Falls. A guide will lead guests through the oldest part of the cemetery, sharing stories of the Town’s earliest residents alongside cemetery traditions, symbolism and their origins. For more information or to book your […]
The Heritage House Museum invites you to celebrate artistic excellence. The artwork of the Rideau Artist of the Year Competition will be unveiled for everyone to enjoy and a winner will be announced. The artwork will remain on display June 13 – July 11, 2026. Admission to the show is free. For more information, […]
Throughout the summer the museum will host workshops where different skills and talents will be taught by counsellors and special guest instructors. For kids between the ages of 6 -12 years. Days are filled with specialized crafts, special guests and activities. Camps will be running from July 13 – 17 and August 10 – 14, […]
Kick off the holiday season with everyone’s favourite Jolly old soul at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum. Guests will be offered tours of the Museum’s period rooms, decorated for the season, with costumed guides who will share the history of holiday traditions in Eastern Ontario and their origins. Enjoy the sounds of holiday music […]