Sunday, July 9th the museum is open extended opening hours11:00am – 5:00pm. Historic Places Days begins and we will mark the 80th anniversary of Op Husky (10 July 1943). Voices of the Past Drama Tour (requires registration on Eventbrite – see below) re-enactors outdoor tour at 1pm (audio described option available upon request) the O’Leary […]

En collaboration avec la Fiducie nationale du Canada, le Musée participe aux Journées des lieux patrimoniaux qui aura lieu du 8 au 23 juillet 2023. À cette occasion, le Musée offre le 12 juillet prochain une visite guidée et un atelier participatif de l’exposition permanente Voix autochtones d’aujourd’hui : savoir, trauma, résilience. La visite de l’exposition témoigne des savoirs encore trop […]

Be immersed in the late 19th – early 20th century history of prosperous village of Alton, where on the banks of Shaw’s Creek local industrialists established as many as 12 different Mills, using the power of the river system. Only one historic Mill of such kind still exists in Canada, only one National Trust heritage […]

Join the Beachville District Historical Society for a summer roast-beef BBQ on the grounds at Beachville District Museum. Enjoy a meal of locally-sourced foods, tour the museum, and get to socializing with other residents of the area! Tickets:$25 for adults$10 for youth (ages 6-11)Free for children 5 and under Reserve your tickets by calling the […]

Discover the many ways food is grown, shared and eaten in the City of Mississauga. Hear stories from community members, learn about seasonal crops, and discover the diversity of dishes enjoyed by local residents. Food is more than sustenance – it fosters community, reflects identity and represents the land and people it comes from. On-site […]

Opening day of the museum

Embark on an extraordinary journey through history and triumph at George Genereux Urban Regional Park, an enchanting afforestation area nestled within 148 acres of captivating forest. As part of Historic Places Days, this enthralling event invites you to explore the « Invisible » Histories that shaped this remarkable greenspace and delve into the enduring legacy of Dr. […]

Join us at the Richard St. Barbe Baker Afforestation Area, a captivating urban regional park, as we delve into the extraordinary life and accomplishments of Richard St. Barbe Baker, a visionary global conservationist ahead of his time. As part of Historic Places Days, this immersive event invites you to explore the « Invisible » Histories that have […]

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 is the final tour in our Annual Summer Walking Tour Series. All […]

In this walking tour, explore the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and discover how the Town of York, which started with a population of a couple hundred residents, became the City of Toronto in 1834, with a population of just under 10,000. This tour is the third of four in […]