A Perfect Mix: Waterloo Guelph Explorer
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125 Water Street, Gananoque, Canada, K7G 3E3
www.1000islandsheritagemuseum.com
Our museum tells the story of Gananoque's varied history, from glaciers and muskies to pirates and picnickers! Experience 10,000 years of 1000 Islands history, including exhibits on the: 1000 Islands ecosystem, Indigenous heritage, early settlers, militar ...
35 Madawaska Street, Arnprior, Canada, K7S 1R6
arnprior.ca/town/arnprior-district-museum/
Situated in an historic Thomas Fuller Post Office, the museum is a cornucopia of artefacts and information about Arnprior and the surrounding area. Exhibits about the logging industry, the visit of the Prince of Wales in 1860 and the railway makes this a ...
29424 Lakeview Line, Wallacetown, Canada, N0L 2M0
The Backus-Page House Museum is located within the grounds of the John E. Pearce Provincial Park, situated within a restored Georgian style house which was constructed in 1850. It is one of the first brick homes built in what would eventually become Dunwi ...
77 King Street West, Stoney Creek, Canada, L8G 1H9
Visit this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family. The Gages worked the land with their ten children and became a strong voice in the hamlet of Stoney Creek. During the War of 1812, the family retreated to their cellar as the Battle of ...
284 Simcoe Street, Beaverton, Canada, L0K 1A0
Old stone jail, settler's log house and working man's Victorian brick house portray settlers' life circa 1850-1900. Gift Shop.
2100 Cabot St., Ottawa, Canada, K1H 6K1
Visit the historic estate of one of Ottawa's founding families and spend the day enjoying one of our special events or programs, exploring the exhibitions with interactive and kid-friendly activities, or discovering the beauty of our well-preserved ...
177 King Street East, Chatham, Canada, N7M3N1
The Chatham-Kent Black Historical Society is the home of the Black Mecca Museum. Telling the story of Black Family experiences in Chatham-Kent from the Underground Railroad to Modern Times.
2 Bay Street, Parry Sound, Canada, P2A 1S3
The Charles W. Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts is located in Parry Sound, Ontario, Canada. It houses a 480-seat Festival Performance Hall and the Bobby Orr Hall of Fame. The Stockey Centre sits on a 3.5-acre waterfront site overlooking beautiful Ge ...
5 Henry St, Brockville, K6V 6M4
33 Victoria St, Box 180, Southampton, Canada, N0H2L0
Where Imagination is Timeless! Visit the Bruce County Museum & Cultural Centre to explore the long and proud history of the County beginning in the First Nations gallery, through pioneer times to present day. Journey through thousands of years of natu ...
107 Lansdowne St., Callander, Canada, P0H 1H0
www.facebook.com/CallanderMuseum/
Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery celebrate Callander's rich cultural heritage and host several art exhibitions every year, all in the house and practice of the former doctor to the Dionne Quintuplets, Dr Allan Roy Dafoe. Our eight ...
901 Prince of Wales drive, OTTAWA, Canada, K2C 36R
A unique family learning adventure awaits you! This fresh-air experience will awaken your senses as you discover the fascinating world of agriculture. Canada's unique agricultural heritage and future is featured at the Museum. Explore the sights and sound ...
1 Vimy Place, Ottawa, Canada, K1A 0M8
Canada's rich military history is showcased through artifacts, personal stories, artwork, photos and interactive presentations. Tour the extensive permanent exhibitions and expand your knowledge of the conflicts that shaped Canada, Canadians and the world ...
267 Edmund Street, Carleton Place, Canada, K7C 3E8
Erected in 1872, this heritage designated building served the community of Carleton Place as the Town Hall and lock-up until 1879, and as Victoria School for 90 years until 1969. The museum is run by the Carleton Place and Beckwith Historical Society with ...
401 Riverside Drive West, Windsor, Canada, N9A 7J1
The Chimczuk Museum is a premier museum destination that houses permanent exhibits on the history of the Windsor area, the Original People’s Culture and Legacy, and the development of The City of Windsor. The site also features a state-of-the-art Children ...
2940 Old Montreal Rd., Cumberland, Canada, K4C 1G3
www.ottawa.ca/cumberlandmuseum
Unique in the nation's capital, Cumberland Heritage Village Museum provides an immersive, fun, and educational experience that showcases life in the 1920s and 30s with dozens of heritage and true-to-the-era reproduction buildings – including a working saw ...
3929 Carp Road, Carp, Canada, K0A 1L0
The Diefenbunker was commissioned by Prime Minister John Diefenbaker in 1959, as part of his government’s reaction to escalating tensions in the Cold War. The purpose of the bunker was to house key members of the government and military in the event of a ...
139 Park Street West, Dundas, Canada, L9H1X8
The Dundas Museum & Archives is a place where learning about history is an active and social experience, inspiring children and adults to learn more about the many dimensions of our town’s past. Established in 1956, the private, non-profit Museum pres ...
610 York Blvd, Hamilton, Canada, L8R 3H1
www.hamilton.ca/attractions/hamilton-civic-museums/dundurn-n
Dundurn Castle: Discover this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830s on the former site of Burlington Heights; a fortified supply depot established by the British in 1813. Once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, railway magnate, lawyer and Premie ...
80 Caithness Street East, Caledonia, Canada, N3W 2G6
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/residents.aspx?id=64
Built in 1857, Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre, formerly the Caledonia Town Hall and Lock-Up, was designed by noted architect John Turner. Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre presents the history of Caledonia through educationa ...
400 Central Avenue, Fort Erie, Canada, L2A 3T6
www.forterie.ca/pages/FortErieRailwayMuseum
Located next to Sugarbowl Park and minutes from the Niagara River. Canadian National Railway steam engine 6218 is the cornerstone artifact of the Fort Erie Railway Museum. Built in 1948, the 4-8-4 wheel configuration Northern type served well into the 196 ...
1 Fort Henry Drive, Kingston, Canada, K7L 4V8
Fort Henry is both a museum and a spectacular historic site. In fact Fort Henry is part of Ontario's only UNESCO World Heritage Site along with the Rideau Canal. Once inside the fortification's wooden gates visitors enter a marvellous reproduction of 19th ...
1645 County Road 30, Dunvegan, Canada, K0C 1J0
The Glengarry Pioneer Museum is a community-based non-profit organization which acts as a steward for the heritage of Glengarry, the first county in Upper Canada. The Museum is committed to presenting and communicating the unique stories of pioneers to th ...
2064 Huntley Rd., Ottawa, Canada, K2S 1B8
The Goulbourn Museum tells the story of Ottawa's oldest military settlement. It is home to interactive and hands-on exhibitions such as The 100th Regiment of Foot – about the soldiers who settled Goulbourn Township in 1818 after the War of 1812-1814; The ...
102599 Grey Road 18, Owen Sound, Canada, N4K5N6
Grey Roots Museum & Archives is a multi-faceted attraction that preserves and promotes the cultural and heritage traditions of Grey County. Innovative and informative interpretive programs and demonstrations, rotating exhibits, a heritage village, arc ...
8 Echo Street, Cayuga, Canada, N0A 1E0
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/residents.aspx?id=150
Overlooking the Grand River, under a canopy of majestic oak trees in the Courthouse Park, the Haldimand County Museum and Archives preserves and presents Haldimand’s rich and diverse heritage for the public. Our gallery offers something fascinating and ne ...
900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, Canada, L8H 7N2
Witness the social and mechanical life of Canada’s early industrial revolution. Housed in Hamilton’s first Waterworks, this National Historic Site preserves two 70-ton steam engines, perhaps the oldest surviving Canadian-built engines.
301 Mohawk St., Brantford, Canada, N3T 5L9
Her Majesty's Royal Chapel of the Mohawks is the last surviving structure of the original Mohawk Village settlement of 1784 that was settled by Joseph Brant in what is now known as Brantford. Mohawk Chapel, for short, was built in 1785 and today is the ol ...
11 Tannery St. East, Cambridge, Canada, N3C 2C1
www.facebook.com/Hespeler-Heritage-Centre-274411321142/
A museum and archive dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique history and heritage of the former Town of Hespeler. Operated by The Company of Neighbours, an Ontario registered not-for-profit organization; we are completely powered by volunteers. S ...
10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Canada, N2P2R7
The Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum is the largest community museum in Ontario. Our main gallery tells the story of Waterloo Region and our feature gallery showcases local and travelling exhibits from around the world. Waterloo Region Museum is open da ...
900 Brock Street South, Whitby, Canada, L1N 4L6
One of the most loved homes in Whitby, Lynde House truly has a delightful story to tell visitors. Be transported through time as you enjoy this Georgian gem, lovingly furnished with artifacts from two amalgamated collections, spanning over 200 years of hi ...
4205 highway 520, Magnetawan, Ca, P0A1P0
Check out the colourful history of the oldest town in the area. Our museum is housed in the former Daley Bros. power plant built in the early 1900's. Located in front of the lock, a stones throw from downtown. There are bike racks available as well as vis ...
18544 County Road 18, Martintown, Canada, K0C1S0
The Martintown Grist Mill is architecturally significant as a rare surviving example of a substantial, mid-19th century, Ontario grist mill located on the banks of the Raisin River in Martintown. Of the large number of mills built in Ontario in the 19th c ...
94 Moore Line, Mooretown, Canada, N0N 1M0
MOORE MUSEUM www.mooremuseum.ca Our 12 building historic village engages you in discovering the life and work of past generations. Your heritage journey includes a one-room schoolhouse, log cabin, Victorian cottage, wooden caboose, historic church and mor ...
1240 Northshore Blvd. East, Burlington, Canada, L7S 1C5
Museums of Burlington: Joseph Brant Museum and Ireland House at Oakridge Farm are two of Burlington's learning environments. Both sites represent the history of Burlington in unique and exciting settings. Open: Tuesday – Friday: 10:00 am – 4:30 pm/Sunday: ...
34 Myrtleville Drive, Brantford, Canada, N3V 1C2
brantmuseum.ca/myrtleville-house-museum/
Myrtleville House is a charming early 19th century homestead in Brantford, Ontario. The house tells the story of four generations of the Good family and their remarkable influence on politics, and agriculture in Southern Ontario.
380 Sussex Drive, Ottawa, Canada, K1N 9N4
See Canada’s visual arts treasures within the lively Ottawa ByWard Market. Discover the remarkable stories that have shaped this country in our completely reinvented Canadian and Indigenous Galleries. Love photography? You won’t want to miss the Gallery’s ...
5810 Ferry Street, Niagara Falls, L2G 1S9
Explore the history of the famous city in a beautifully renovated and expanded building by Moriyama and Teshima Architects. There are three large gallery spaces, gift shop, theatre/multi-purpose room, and research room all fully accessible. -Gale Family W ...
46 King St., Delta, Canada, K0E 1G0
"Unquestionably the best building of the kind in Upper Canada" - Statistical Account of Upper Canada, 1817 The Old Stone Mill, the only stone gristmill in Canada designated a National Historic Site, is one of the oldest surviving automatic gristmills in O ...
7814 Lawrence Street, Vernon, Canada, K0A 3J0
Community museum located in the South end of the city of Ottawa with a focus on agricultural history. Large community garden on site.
1450 Simcoe Street South, Oshawa, Canada, L1H 8S8
The Oshawa Museum (OM) preserves and promotes awareness and appreciation of Oshawa’s history for the education, enrichment and enjoyment of a diverse audience. As the only community museum in Oshawa we take great pride in showcasing the history of our cit ...
9 Wellington Street East, Brampton, Canada, L6W 1Y1
The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage. PAMA shares the story of Peel by providing opportunities for exploring the past, discussing creativity and connecting to the community thro ...
2365 Concession Rd. 6, Greenwood, Canada, L0H 1H0
Nestled on the banks of Duffins Creek, and situated adjacent to the TransCanada Trail, this quaint living history comprises 19 heritage buildings, gardens and an orchard. For special events listings and admission fees, visit http://pickering.ca/museum ...
270 Pinhey's Point Rd., Dunrobin, Canada, K0A 1T0
Nestled on the banks of the Ottawa River approximately 40 minutes west of downtown, Pinhey’s Point features a nearly 200-year-old manor house and surrounding ruins. Scenic views, historic buildings, stone ruins and rolling green hills come together to cre ...
53 Erie Street South, Ridgetown, Canada, N0P 2C0
www.chatham-kent.ca/RidgeHouseMuseum
Ridge House Museum has been described as "one of the finest preserved examples of a wood framed, wood sided Gothic Revival house built during the mid-to-late 1800s in the province of Ontario". The Ridgetown Rotary Club turned the 1875 private home into a ...
311 Talbot Street, Port McNicoll, CA, L0K 1R0
SS Keewatin is a passenger liner that once sailed between Port Arthur / Fort William (now Thunder Bay) on Lake Superior and Port McNicoll on Georgian Bay (Lake Huron) in Ontario, Canada. She carried passengers between these ports for the Canadian Pacific ...
100 Ramsey Lake Rd, Sudbury, Canada, P3E 5S9
Science North maintains the second- and eighth-largest science centres in Canada: Science North, and Dynamic Earth. Science North is a hands-on, immersive science centre with a fun and enthusiastic approach to science education. The Bluecoats (real sc ...
16210 Portview Road, Port Perry, Canada, L9L 1B4
The Scugog Shores Museum is located on beautiful Scugog Island, overlooking the town of Port Perry. The mission of the Museum is to preserve, research, interpret and exhibit artifacts that illustrate the cultural and natural history of the area. The Museu ...
18974 Leslie Street, Sharon, Canada, L0G 1V0
In the Upper Canada of the 1820s, in the Village of Sharon, a small community known as the Children of Peace crafted, with simple tools but consummate skill and artistry, a dramatic architectural testament to its vision of a society founded on the val ...
13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, Canada, K0C 1X0
Come STEP OUT OF YOUR WORLD ... escape to another time and place, amidst the sights and sounds of a fully operational 1860s village. Upper Canada Village, is an award-winning re-creation of an 1860s village in Upper Canada just before Confederation. Villa ...
7239 Concession Road 6, Uxbridge, Canada, L9P 1R2
www.uxbridgehistoricalcentre.com
Come and experience our heritage! The Uxbridge Historical Centre has ten heritage buildings on a beautiful, multi-acre site with a scenic view of the Oak Ridges Moraine and the town of Uxbridge. The Centre has picnic tables with a nearby gazebo, wonderful ...
505 King Street, Wallaceburg, Canada, N8A 1J1
www.kent.net/wallaceburg-museum/
Located a half-block from the banks of the Sydenham River, the Wallaceburg and District Museum (WDM) occupies the former Wallaceburg Hydro building at 505 King Street. The museum was founded by the Wallaceburg Historical Society and has continue ...
159 Nichol Street, Waterford, Canada, N0E 1Y0
WHAM is located in one of Waterford’s best known industrial landmarks “The Pickle Factory” located along the Waterford Heritage Trail and the picturesque Nanticoke Creek. The museum exhibits the rich social, industrial, and agricultural history of the are ...
5525 Dickinson Street, P.O. Box 145, Manotick, Canada, K4M1A2
Watson`s Mill is a unique 1860`s working grist and flour mill, located in the heart of the Village of Manotick, on the shores of the Rideau River, a UNESCO designated World Heritage Site. The Mill is a designated heritage building because of its architect ...
827 Chetwynd Road, Burk's Falls, Canada, P0A 1C0
www.burksfallsdistricthistoricalsociety.com
Visit the Watt Century Farmhouse that was originally built in 1902, and take a step back in time. Filled with local stories and artifacts this site is rich with history. Today, the Watt Century Farmhouse sits adjacent to a Solar Farm, and is the second He ...
290 Main Street, Wellington, Canada, K0K 3L0
www.thecounty.ca/county-government/departments/museums/
Wellington Heritage Museum is located in the heart of the village of Wellington. It was built in 1885 as a Quaker Meeting House and now features exhibits on local history. Highlights include a tribute to the Quakers or “Society of Friends” who played a no ...
41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, Canada, L8P 1L3
Discover one of the finest examples of an intact historic home in Canada. Three generations of the McQuesten family lived at Whitehern from 1852 until 1968. Among the last generation were six children who never married. In 1959 the three surviving members ...
9935 Niagara Parkway, Niagara Falls, L2E 6S6
The Museum was created in 1968 by the Willoughby Historical Society as an expression of pride felt by the community. The Museum, located in the former School Section #2 - Willoughby building, is now run by the City of Niagara Falls. The former Township of ...
3513 Rainham Road, Selkirk, Canada, N0A 1P0
www.haldimandcounty.on.ca/residents.aspx?id=70
The museum is dedicated to preserving the history of rural education, the heritage of the surrounding community, and the memory of poet Wilson Pugsley MacDonald. Step into a classroom of 1925… when the Union Jack waved over the schoolhouse… classes starte ...
