A registered program for children ages 6 to 9! Kids will make summer-inspired historic crafts and learn about historic summertime traditions.

Step into Collingwood’s storied past and see how history continues to shape the town today through its vibrant public art. Presented by the Collingwood Museum, this free 60-minute guided walking tour explores the deep connections between Collingwood’s built heritage, industrial roots, and the creative works now found throughout its historic downtown. As you walk, you’ll […]

Self-guided tour of Rails End Gallery aka Haliburton Station – read: Rail Station Vernacular BLOG CURRENT EXHIBITION runs until August 28. A Reflection of the Past: Arts and Labour is an exhibition by artist Garrett Gilbart presents salvaged automotive hoods, recovered from now-forested scrapyards and meticulously hand-carved with a plasma cutter. Each piece is intricately […]

Enjoy a two-hour exploration of the Fraser River’s historic cannery channel, on board the MV Gikumi, a beautifully restored 1954 west coast work boat. Explore the natural beauty of islands and wildlife among the salt marshes of the Fraser River. Along the way, listen to stories of rum runners, leaping sturgeon, rescued whales, and abandoned […]

The RCR Museum: Where History is Yours to Unveil! Visit the museum on Friday, July 11th to mark the beginning of Historic Places Days. The museum is open from 10:00-16:00 with special family activities available from 11:00-14:00 including a craft.Join us at 10:30am for an outdoor walking tour (weather dependent) exploring the history of Wolseley […]

Alerte! Programme spécial. Coup de canon de midi. Gratuit pour tous les visiteurs cet été. Profitez de l’entrée gratuite au Fort Wellington! Dans le cadre du Laissez-passer Un Canada fort, le gouvernement du Canada offre l’entrée gratuite aux lieux administrés par Parcs Canada du 20 juin au 2 septembre inclusivement. Les frais habituels s’appliquent toujours […]

Alerte! Programme spécial. Coup de canon de midi. Gratuit pour tous les visiteurs cet été. Profitez de l’entrée gratuite au Fort Wellington! Dans le cadre du Laissez-passer Un Canada fort, le gouvernement du Canada offre l’entrée gratuite aux lieux administrés par Parcs Canada du 20 juin au 2 septembre inclusivement. Les frais habituels s’appliquent toujours […]

Construit pendant la guerre de 1812, le fort Wellington, poste important, défendait les lignes de communication et les routes maritimes le long du fleuve Saint Laurent. Écoutez des récits historiques de guerre, de paix, de rébellion et de coopération. Coût pour visite guidée: 9,75$ par personne. Profitez de l’entrée gratuite au Fort Wellington! Dans le […]

Come join our Bread Making, Community Mixer on Thursdays where you can see Traditional Doukhobor Bread Making in our Brick Oven along with BBQ vegetables over coals. Bread is available for purchase at $8/loaf.   Limited quantities.