2023 marks the 60th anniversary of Pembroke’s Antique Car Club / Model A Ford Club. This exhibit was designed by members to celebrate its anniversary. Some info from the exhibit: “In 1963, Bert Bucholtz, Len Etmanski, Don and Jack Stresman, Roy Wegner, Lorne Troutman and Renton Patterson were instrumental in forming a club for Model […]
This summer, we are encouraging visitors to Step Back In Time and have a closer look at the smaller details within our Victorian Home. Guests can now move freely about the Parlour, the Dining Room, and the Kitchen to get a feel of what life was like during the Victorian Era and inspect some of […]
The Meath Site Exhibit is one of our new displays in 2023. The Meath Site was discovered in 1971 by Dr. Donald Robertson and David Croft. Testing and excavation began in 1973 and concluded in 1978. It consists of 10 distinct site locations collectively referred to as the “Meath Site” because of their proximity to […]
In this walking tour, join us as we explore the beginnings of the area that would become the Town of York, the events leading up to the War of 1812, the Battle of York, and its aftermath while we walk the original 10 blocks of the early city. This tour is part of our Annual […]
In this walking tour, explore the scandalous side of Little Muddy York as we walk through the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and learn about the intriguing stories that would have been the gossip of the day. This tour is part of our Annual Summer Walking Tour Series. It begins […]
Join us as we explore the different histories of the early Town of York as it transformed into the City of Toronto! Intriguing gossip, scandal, riots, and wars abound in this series of eight walking tours that take place in the heart of Old Town. Visit link for additional tour dates and details!
Explore the site of the oldest home in St. Catharines with interactive tours, learn about heritage conservation with live demos, participate in hands-on crafts and activities with various community vendors, and enjoy ice cream as you discover our plans to adaptively reuse our 1850s Dairy into an ice cream shop. Open Door Days are open […]
Explore the 220+ year-old buildings on our site, learn about heritage conservation techniques, discover stories of rural farming families, and connect with Niagara’s rich history on a highly engaging tour led by our passionate staff and volunteers. Tours are about 60 minutes and start every hour between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Visitors are welcome […]
Experience agricultural innovation by touring the beautifully restored 1906 and 1929 grain elevators in St. Albert. Discover how these giant wooded machines innovated agricultural production across the prairies. Then, check out historic tractor and farm equipment collections before visiting the replica Train Station for some hands-on activities.
Learn about the history of St. Albert’s Perron District and its relation to public art, in this leisurely walking tour. Meet at the Art Gallery of St. Albert (19 Perron Street, St. Albert) Cost: $3 per person. Please dress for the weather conditions.