For Historic Places Days 2024 we will be showcasing our collection of early record players on Thursday July 11th from 11-4pm during tour hours. We will be doing live demonstrations of our Edison amberola and Vitrola phonograph in our collection during tour hours. Come to hear the authentic sounds of the early 20th century at […]

Join us to celebrate National Historic Places Days in 2024! On Saturday July 13th, admission will be free all day at both the Huron County Museum and the Huron Historic Gaol. While you’re visiting, make sure to snap a picture and enter Historic Places Days photo contest! Happening at the Gaol Musician Marcel Gelinas will be playing […]

Come and learn about the importance flowers are to the aesthetic decorative styling of Annandale House with Curator Patty Phelps.   Tour Times: 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Location: In the Museum Cost: By Donation    These tours are being held in celebration of Historic Places Days, July 10th to July 17th, hosted by the […]

To celebrate Historic Places Day please join historian William Breckenridge for a tour on Halifax’s vital role in the Second World War. Visit sites in Halifax that were illustrate the vital role this city played to the war effort. To sign up for the tour please visit: https://willbreckenridge.ca/

Join us at Evergreen House on July 14th at 10:00am for a live, guided version of the Dartmouth Walking Tour, hosted by the Dartmouth Heritage Museum’s interpretive staff. All 10 sites featured on this 1.7km tour connect the people, places, and stories from Evergreen House and Quaker House to real locations around Dartmouth. We recommend […]

In Cyprus, professional artists or serving members with artistic inclinations generated a sizeable production. The artworks in this exhibition are the creation of individuals who travelled as part of the Canadian Armed Forces Civilian Artists Program, a program that opened a door to the expression of individual artistic flair while developing a “documentary” production. Other […]

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. 

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.