Enjoy a leisurely walk and explore the neighbourhood surrounding Nelles Manor Museum. The walk will be on the former lands of Colonel Robert Nelles UEL. You will see historic family homes, the site of the Nelles mill, location of the local militia training grounds, and learn about the local history of Grimsby that took place […]

Enjoy a leisurely walk and explore the neighbourhood surrounding Nelles Manor Museum. The walk will be on the former lands of Colonel Robert Nelles UEL. You will see historic family homes, the site of the Nelles mill, location of the local militia training grounds, and learn about the local history of Grimsby that took place […]

Take a ride up and down our 10 acre property on an authentic caboose pulled behind our Canadian Pacific 6591 Diesel Electric Locomotive. While you are here, take a peak at our incredible rolling stock including our Canadian National Dining Car, Dental Car, Superintendent’s Cadillac, Snow Plow Engine, Automotive Box Car, Wickham Car, and our […]

Behind the Bars is an immersive tour experience that gives visitors the opportunity to learn more about life at the Huron Historic Gaol. Interact with actors portraying past inmates and staff who lived and worked at the Gaol between 1841 and 1911. Event runs at the Gaol every Tuesday and Thursday, 7-9 p.m. July 12-Aug. […]

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 and natural […]

Though it is hard to tell today, this area of Mount Pleasant–north of Broadway, west of Main St., east of Cambie–was once primarily residential and home for a multi-cultural community of families and individuals. Small pockets of the original dwellings, buildings, and businesses still exist and serve as a tangible reminder of the varied history […]

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 […]

Discover the hidden behind the scenes of the historic site! Every place has a story – join us for an afternoon of going behind the scenes of everybody’s favourite historic site and looking beyond the exhibits. Learn more about the decisions behind the displays, look at artifacts not normally on display, and participate in the […]

Come and take a tour of the gorgeous grounds of the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum which leads to Old Slys Rapids. In this tour, you will learn about the geography of the area, discuss the significance of the land and be able to enjoy all of the beautiful flora that the grounds has to […]

Join us for some fun this summer at the Smiths Falls Heritage House Museum! We will be offering not just one, but two separate week long Children’s Day Camps with daily themes, outreach, and special guests! These camps are for ages 6-12. The first week will run from July 18 – 22 from 10 am […]