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, […]

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 […]

Spencerville Mill & Museum Summer Exhibit: “Edwardsburgh Past and Present: Capturing the Years” Opens July 10 Step into a journey through time with our captivating summer exhibit, “Edwardsburgh Past and Present: Capturing the Years.” Discover the Rich History of Edwardsburgh Explore an array of photos and stories showcasing buildings—both businesses and homes—constructed in Edwardsburgh Township […]

Richmond Hill’s Museum of the Streets is a free, self-guided tour of our community’s heritage sites. Green and tan signs will guide you through the streets of Old Richmond Hill. You can choose how many stops you visit and how much time you spend at each one. The tour will take you to some of […]

Queen Victoria’s Secrets explores the various changes in Victorian middle-class women dress. The exhibit includes textiles and objects from the Richmond Hill Artifact Collection, with a focus on undergarments that were designed to enable women to achieve the desired and fashionable silhouette – complimenting dress-style changes. Queen Victoria’s Secrets exhibit will be on display at […]

Rock Solid: Safety in Mines Summer Feature Exhibit May 18th to September 2nd, 2024 Step into the fascinating world of mine safety at Rock Solid: Safety in Mines, where we delve deep into the evolution of safety practices that have shaped the mining industry. From the perilous early days of mining to the cutting-edge innovations of […]

Cannery Summer Experience Tours are back! Join daily guided tours led by our experienced costumed interpreters all summer until Sept 2, 2024. Our Cannery Summer Experience tours have something for everyone! Learn about the history and resilience of the communities behind the canning line with Cannery People. For our historical technology lovers, join us for a Machine Demo and watch a […]

Enjoy a leisurely walk to identify local plants from an Indigenous perspective. Learn how plants of the Rocky Mountains are used for food & medicine by Alberta’s Métis communities, with stories from a Métis herbalist. The gentle pace of this tour is suitable for most participants & their families. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable […]

Enjoy a leisurely walk to identify local plants from an Indigenous perspective. The gentle pace of this tour is suitable for most participants & their families. Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable walking shoes.

This summer, Cave and Basin National Historic Site presents programs that celebrate “Indigenous Voices” from communities with traditional and contemporary ties to Banff and the greater Bow Valley Region. Cave and Basin lies within the traditional territories of many Indigenous Nations, including Îyârhe Nakoda (Chiniki, Goodstoney and Bearspaw), Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, Tsuut’ina, Ktunaxa, Secwépemc and […]