Experience agricultural innovation by touring the beautifully restored 1906 and 1929 grain elevators in St. Albert. Discover how these giant wooded machines innovated agricultural production across the prairies. Then, check out historic tractor and farm equipment collections before visiting the replica Train Station for some hands-on activities.
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Learn about the history of St. Albert’s Perron District and its relation to public art, in this leisurely walking tour. Meet at the Art Gallery of St. Albert (19 Perron Street, St. Albert) Cost: $3 per person. Please dress for the weather conditions.
Come for a historical tour of Haney House, and stay for a rousing game of croquet! First come, first served. Half hour time limit per group.
Kick off Historic Places Days with some fun and games at Maple Ridge Museum! Come by for a tour of the museum and stay to play lawn games, like giant Jenga, Yardzee, bean bag toss, and Mölkky. While you’re here, be sure to take a selfie to enter the #HistoricPlacesDays contest!
Treitz Haus
Moncton, New Brunswick
Moncton’s oldest standing heritage building (c. 1769), named after Jacob Treitz.
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Free Meeting House
Moncton, New Brunswick
One of Moncton’s oldest standing public buildings, built in 1821.
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Thomas Williams House
Moncton, New Brunswick
Victorian-style heritage home built in 1883 and decorated with period furnishings.
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Goulbourn Museum
Ottawa, Ontario
History Museum located in Goulbourn Township’s former Town Hall, built in 1872.
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Dust off your fancy hats, dress up in your elegant clothes, and place yourself back in time! The AHS is hosting a Victorian Garden Party on Sunday, July 14th from 12pm to 3pm at Hillary House National Historic Site. Child discount ticket available (for guests aged 12 and under). Set against the perfect backdrop, come […]
Aurora Through the Archives is part of the 2024 CONTACT Photography Festival and features thematically curated archival photography on display at the Aurora Armoury (outdoors), Hillary House National Historic Site, and Royal Rose Gallery & Gifts. Prepared by the Aurora Museum & Archives, Aurora Through the Archives is an engaging multi-site exhibition taking place in Aurora. Visit Hillary House […]