Be immersed in the late 19th – early 20th century history of prosperous village of Alton, where on the banks of Shaw’s Creek local industrialists established as many as 12 different Mills, using the power of the river system. Only one historic Mill of such kind still exists in Canada, only one National Trust heritage […]

Discover the historic steam locomotive CN 2747 at Rotary Heritage Park during our Open Gate hours, weather permitting. Museum staff and volunteers will be available to assist visitors with any questions. CN 2747 is located at Rotary Heritage Park, 735 Kildare Avenue West. The park is accessible from Plessis Road, north of Kildare Avenue West/Transcona […]

Historic Transcona A guided tour through the historical Downtown Transcona includes 30 buildings and sites of interest located along Regent Avenue West, Victoria Avenue, Bond Street, and Day Street. Reserve your spot now! All tours depart from and finish at the Transcona Museum (141 Regent Avenue West).   Please note that the tours are wheelchair […]

Murals of Transcona A guided tour showcasing the vibrant outdoor murals of Downtown Transcona. This tour highlights 20 murals that blend historic and contemporary styles over the past 30 years. Reserve your spot today! All tours depart from and finish at the Transcona Museum (141 Regent Avenue West).   Please note that the tours are […]

Architect Frederick Mellish would be proud to know that the Fire Hall he designed in 1898 for the Town of Galt lives on today as the Fire Hall Museum & Education Centre. Join the Museum’s volunteers for an Architectural Tour of the Fire Hall, hearing stories of the building’s past and seeing spaces that are […]

Can you uncover the hidden secrets of the Museum in time to win a prize? Visit to explore exhibits and heritage buildings to bring history to life in this drop-in activity. No registration required. Included with FREE general admission. 

Grand Opening of the Nikkei Legacy Park in Greenwood, BC. The park is a commemorative legacy to the Japanese-Canadian families interned in Greenwood during WWII. The park features a gazebo with the history of the internment, family plaques, history of the Asahi baseball team and a beautiful rock garden with native plants. After visiting the […]

The Williamstown Discovery and Ghost Walk has returned for another summer. If you are interested in local history and some chilling ghost stories join us on selected Fridays at 7:30 pm at the Sir John Johnson Manor House. Please pre-register by email or phone as group size will be limited. If there are not enough […]

Grand Opening of a Cold War Era Fallout Reporting Post.  In the event of a nuclear blast the station agent would enter the buried FRP and remain sealed in monitoring and reporting radiation levels.  Although the one that was buried beside the station has been removed the museum board moved the exact same type to […]

Join local quilters for the 5th Annual Quilt Show and Dessert Tea in the Church. Admission is $10 (includes dessert and tea). Registration is not necessary.