The Commissariat was built between 1818-1820 as the home and offices of the Assistant Commissary General – the supply officer for British forces in Newfoundland. Today, visitors can explore a volatile period in 19th-century St. John’s: British naval rule is ending and a power struggle is at hand. Free admission for Historic Places Day on […]
Beothuk Interpretation Centre
Boyd's Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador
Listen to the trees whispering on the wind & discover stories of the Beothuk.
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Commissariat House
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
Explore life in St. John’s in the 1830s in this 200 year old building
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The Manor is celebrating its colonial past with a special exhibit in the north room. Four vignettes will highlight this history. Colonel Scott circa 1770, the Victorian era circa 1850, the time of the Tolson family who saved the house in its decrepit state from being torn down and who began a lengthy restoration circa […]
Take a walk on the spooky side of Wellington County history! Join us for a walk from the Wellington County Museum to the Poor House Cemetery, where over 200 people were laid to rest after being admitted as inmates to the House of Industry and Refuge. Along the way, we will be telling unsettling and […]
Take a tour inside the Poor House – now home to the Wellington County Museum and Archives, a National Historic Site. Built in 1877 as a place of refuge for the poor, homeless, and destitute people of Wellington County, this guided tour brings to life the stories of the people who spent their lives here. […]
Smeltzer House
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Smeltzer House lives on as a visual reminder of Strathcona County’s pioneering past.
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Step back in time and visit our tea-room at Scott Manor House. We can’t wait to serve you a pot of tea, or a glass of lemonade, accompanied by our delicious oat cakes, which are baked by our volunteers. This year we will also be offering ice cream. All sales in the Tea Room directly […]
Celebrate the father figure in your life by taking him back in time! Spend time in the great outdoors, take a leisurely walk along the Fraser River, or immerse yourself in the history of the region through a guided tour. Explore the buildings and exhibits and tackle the treasure hunt if you’re up to it! […]
Take a trip back in time and join us in celebrating July 1st the old-fashioned way! Embrace the charm of the past with heritage demonstrations, live music, and other timeless activities. Experience how Prince George would have celebrated in the past by taking part in races and contests for all ages. Learn the history of […]