Plein feu sur l’Histoire ! Est une nouvelle activité offrant aux visiteurs âgés de 18 ans et + la possibilité d’essayer le tir au fusil à silex. Chaque visiteur, après avoir payé les frais requis pour l’activité et suivi la formation pour une manipulation sécuritaire de l’arme, aura la chance de tirer deux fois avec […]

Stroll around the encampment of the 84th Regiment of Foot 2nd Battalion (Royal Highland Emigrants). Enjoy the sights, the smells, and the sounds of black powder musketry, outdoor cooking, and life in an 18th century military camp. The 84th Regiment creates a vivid picture of the conditions of centuries-old military life. Saturday afternoon (weather permitting) […]

Celebrate Canada Day with FREE entry! Enjoy the pageantry of the 78th Highlanders and enjoy the bustle of this British fort. Hear the boom of the noon gun followed by the traditional 21-gun salute at the entrance saluting battery. Check out our NEW Signature exhibit, Fortress Halifax: A City Shaped by Conflict, chronicling the history of […]

At Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site costumed interpreters paint the picture of life as it happened in the 18th century. The sights and sounds of the 18th century are visible in period homes, exhibits, and themed service areas. Here, visitors may stroll alongside the citizens of historic Louisbourg who bring to life the leisurely […]

Stories from the past in Minudie from people who lived it. These will be July 16, August 13, and August 20

As part of Happening in Grimsby, Nelles Manor Museum Welcomes The Incorporated Militia of Upper Canada for a Militia Encampment Saturday June 18. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Camp is open to the public all day long, open for questions, individual demos and any other type of ceremony or demonstration during the day. Nelles Manor […]

Exposition temporaire sur la Famille Basque, troupe humoristique de la région de Tracadie. L’humour et la chanson font partie de l’univers de cette famille depuis plus d’un siècle.

Join in this interactive experience of Canada’s major military events! Historical reenactors and presenters will take you back in time as we dive into a variety of topics, including: The War of 1812 First World War Second World War Indigenous Warrior Culture American Civil War John McRae and Medicine in the First World War Understanding […]

Join the teaching staff at the Schneller Schoolhouse every Tuesday for the month of July. This school is a one-room schoolhouse that is located on the property of the Souris Valley Museum. Participants will take on the role of a pioneer student and learn about the historical property. The day will end with a old […]

Join the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority (NVCA) and the Friends of Historic Fort Willow for the 2020 Canada Historic Places Day. Fort Willow Conservation Area is recognized as a national historic site for its role in the development of Simcoe County and our nation. During the War of 1812, the site was a strategic storage […]