150 years ago 1873 the first train came through Essex Centre, ON We will display maps of rail and throughout Canada, Photos of trains that came through the years till November 2012 when they pulled our tracks out. Video « Rails to Essex »; Mini train sets. All set in the Historic Essex Railway Station 1887. Which […]

Come meet Tim Smith, the creator of In The World But Not Of It, a photographic display of Hutterite colonies living in a technological world, but still keeping their heritage alive.

Tim Smith, photographer of the Brandon Sun, explores through a photographer lens on how Hutterite colonies live in a modern world while practicing their cultural beliefs.

Join us at the Museum of Northern History for an Artist Talk with this year’s guest artist Master Chen Cheng-Hsun of Taiwan, and his show Embrace. His presentation will include a guided tour of his pieces in the Gallery and a video detailing his creative process with earlier work. Following the artist talk is the […]

Cars of all eras at the Manor!

Picnic baskets filled with savory and sweet treats on the lawn of a 225 year old Manor. Bring your own blanket and/or chairs.  $40 per person or $95 per family* *Family – 2 adults and up to three children ages 3 – 12.

Quilts of all types for you to see! Beautiful quilts and quilting information for you! Quilts will be displayed in the 1798 manor house. There will also be guild members on hand to answer all types of quilting questions.

The Brandon Knights Chess Club are celebrating International Chess Day here at the Daly House. Boards will be set-up for anyone, of any skill level, to come and play. We just ask that all spectators and players act respectfully to each other and to the game pieces. Enjoy some tea from the BNRC Downtown Ambassadors […]

Plain air painting was a very popular Victorian pastime! Join Backus-Page House Museum to hear the history and learn the skill with historical reenactor and painter Steve Zronik. August 13th & September 10th – 12:30PM-3:30PM For beginners to intermediate levels. Ages 14+ Limit of 12 Preregister on our website https://backuspagehouse.ca/…/victorian-painting-workshop/

Join us and the Calgary MG Car Group for the North American MGB Register for their annual North American Car Show on July 20! Come celebrate the 100th anniversary of MG Cars, a small British vehicle with a rich history. You will even get a chance to see a classic 1979 MGB , which was […]