A scenic self-guided walking & audio tour of historic homes in Belleville’s Old East Hill neighbourhood, on a route from Glanmore National Historic Site to the Corby Rose Garden. A 30-40 minute route. You can also enjoy the tour from the comfort of your own home, if a trip to the neighbourhood is not possible! […]
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Holodomor Mobile Classroom will be on Glanmore’s grounds on Thursday, July 14th, Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th. The Holodomor National Awareness Tour is a project of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation and its three partners, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Holodomor Research and Education Consortium (at the University of Alberta), and the Ukrainian Canadian Research […]
Glanmore will be offering FREE admission on July 14th for our visitors, 10AM to 7PM, in honour of Historic Places Days. While here, take in our new exhibition: “Summer Dress” –featuring women’s attire from the Victorian and Edwardian periods. The Holodomor Mobile Classroom will also be on Glanmore’s grounds that day as an added feature.
The museum is open exceptionally on Sunday 10 July 2022 to mark Historic Places Days 2022 and to share the story of our building. From 11am to 5pm, join us to explore the grounds and the museum galleries. Family activities, O’Leary Collection and historic re-enactors will be showcased throughout the day. Another highlight of the […]
“We are preparing to commemorate Canada Day on July 1! Come celebrate this special day with us!
Walk in the footsteps of some of Kingston’s earliest residents and arrivals as they engage in a quest for health care in the Limestone City. The story of establishment of one of Canada’s oldest public hospitals, Kingston General Hospital, is one full of success and sacrifice, triumph and tragedy. Join us for a fascinating look […]
Join us for our Railway Book Sale! Admission to the museum will get you 30% off the sale and the first 18 book-buyers will get you a FREE Think Local Lanark tote bag! While you are here, check out take a peak at our incredible rolling stock including our Canadian National Dining Car, Canadian National […]
SOLD OUT! The history of this area is informed by the streets that divide it. This walk will explore how these thoroughfares shaped the businesses, industries, and residential development of this part of Mount Pleasant. Join Christine Hagemoen to explore quirky streets and alleys, discover “fossils” in the neighbourhood’s hardscape, learn about the area’s built […]
Join Vancouver Heritage Foundation this summer for our first Heritage Hunt! This family-friendly scavenger hunt explores the historic area of Mt. Pleasant. Follow a suggested walking route with our illustrated guidebook or tour the neighbourhood at your leisure. You will learn about the neighbourhood’s incredible heritage places and answer questions at points of interest along […]
This event celebrates the publication of Lorraine Johnson’s latest book, co-authored with Sheila Colla, A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee. Join Lorraine Johnson for a conversation about pollinator gardens and a tour of Campbell House’s garden. A Garden for the Rusty-Patched Bumblebee provides all the information gardeners need to take action to support and protect pollinators, by […]