All ages will enjoy sharing a story at the Barney’s River Station School Museum and shopping for quality foods & local arts & crafts at our outdoor Farmers’ Market of NS! In celebration of Historic Places Days on Friday, July 11, 2025, the Old School Markets presents musical guest Petra Moriarty, and invites all lovers […]

Special program alert! Become immersed into the life and times of the 1840s. Get ready to work your way through the Victorian class structure in this challenge-based program.  Take on the duties of a maid-of-all work or keep in step with the expectations of an upper-class woman. In the end, enjoy a refreshing cold tea […]

Dr. Scott Berthelette, Associate Professor of History, Queen’s University, will share stories from his work focusing on Euro-Indigenous Relations, the early modern Atlantic World, and Indigenous North America. Program fee: $7.50 per person. Take advantage of free admission to Bellevue House! As part of the Canada Strong Pass, the Government of Canada is offering free […]

Special program alert! Become immersed into the life and times of the 1840s. Get ready to work your way through the Victorian class structure in this challenge-based program.  Take on the duties of a maid-of-all work or keep in step with the expectations of an upper-class woman. In the end, enjoy a refreshing cold tea […]

Join Jake, Parks Canada heritage interpreter, to hear stories about the many families that lived at Bellevue House from 1841 to 1964. Discover how these civic-minded Kingstonians – merchants, lawyers, military officers, scientists, and more – shaped and reflected Canada’s broader history. Tour fee: $7.50 per person. Take advantage of free admission to Bellevue House! […]

Sir John A. Macdonald was a lifelong politician who had great influence in shaping Canada into the country it is today. There is a lot to discuss as we unpack his complex legacy. Join us for this thought-provoking program as we take time to discuss why Canada’s first prime minister evokes diverse perspectives and emotions. […]

This guided tour provides you with a brief introduction to the history of Bellevue House to enhance your visit. Uncover connections between the picturesque Italianate villa and what it symbolized in the life of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Tour fee: $5.75 per person. Take advantage of free admission to Bellevue House! […]

During the early 20th century, Dr. Norman Bethune became a medical pioneer, an advocate for Canada’s universal health care system, and an icon in Chinese culture. Take a tour of Bethune Memorial House, a charming Victorian-era home set on a manicured property alongside an informative Visitor Centre and immerse yourself in an incredible legacy of […]