A 1798 heritage house built by Col. Robert Nelles UEL in Grimsby, Ontario. The oldest continuously inhabited home between Niagara-on-the-Lake and Kingston, Nelles Manor was the family home for four successive generations of Nelles descendants, and remains standing today as a testament to Robert’s wisdom and perseverance through an ambitious colonial beginning.
The house and grounds are also a War of 1812 battlefield site.
A hidden gem in the heritage and cultural landscape of Niagara.
Family-Friendly
Guided Tour
Parking
WashroomsNelles Manor Museum hosts tours, teas, commemorations of local historical events, ghost tours and more!
The Manor contains original wood works, fittings and many Nelles family items. I was lovely restored over 40 years from eight apartments to a family home, which was then donated to the community as a heritage house museum in 2016.
126 Main St W, Grimsby, ON, Canada
Get directions
Hamilton, Ontario
1808 homestead of the Lee family for over 160 years. Birth place of the W. I.
View Place | Get Directions
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family…
View Place | Get Directions
Lincoln, Ontario
The site is home to a museum, the 1815 Fry House, the 1859 Schoolhouse, and more.
View Place | Get Directions
Hamilton, Ontario
Witness the social and mechanical life of Canada’s early industrial revolution. Housed i…
View Place | Get Directions
Aurora, Ontario to Oshawa, Ontario 12 places
Inspired by the history of Hillary House, here are some more historic homes to visit!
View VisitList
Tillsonburg, Ontario to Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario 22 places
Some of the best places to visit in Ontario.
View VisitList
Hamilton, Ontario 9 places
Heritage houses and museums have the ability to let us walk back in time.
View VisitList
Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario 4 places
Visit the fascinating heritage homes and museums of the Niagara Region!
View VisitList
Enrich the lives of visitors young and old by showcasing your historic place.
Get the latest scoop on everything #HistoricPlacesDays - join our e-newsletter and never miss a beat.
Create an account to add your historic place.
Welcome! To get started on a VisitList, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays.
Sites that participate in #HistoricPlacesDays need to have an account.
Welcome! To get started on a new VisitList or to edit an existing one, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays. Sign in below!
© 2025 Historic Places Days. All Rights Reserved.
Get the latest scoop on everything #HistoricPlacesDays – join our e-newsletter and never miss a beat.
