The Guelph Pipe Band invites visitors to listen in to their practices at McCrae Memorial Gardens. The pipe band will start playing at approx.. 7:00 pm, and will play a variety of tunes that they perform at competitions. The pipe major will interact with the audience and provide an overview of what they will be […]

Enjoy free self-guided tours. Drop by Richmond Hill’s very own national historic site to visit the Administration Building and the Observatory Dome that houses Canada’s largest telescope. Please note: This is a self-guided tour that does not include live demonstrations or viewing through the telescope. Accessibility: As the Observatory and Administration Buildings are historic buildings, […]

Bring Your Own Binoculars and observe the night sky at David Dunlap Observatory Park! Join us at sunset to learn about star charts and basic observing techniques, then use your binoculars to follow a guided tour through the night sky. Taking place on the first clear evening on the following week: July 15 – 18 […]

Stop by for Second Saturdays, a free program inviting families to explore the past! On the second Saturday of every month, learn to play a Victorian-era game in the Visitors’ Centre, explore the historic house at your own pace with a self-guided tour, and finish the afternoon with a craft in the attic. Drop in […]

A Celebration of Volunteers Location: Papineau Memorial Chapel Date: Wednesday, July 10 Time: 1:30-2:30pm Join us as we launch Historic Places Days by recognizing volunteers at historic sites across Canada. Volunteers keep historic sites open, running and animated for visitors. Today we thank the Société Historique Louis-Joseph Papineau for years of dedicated volunteerism. They have […]