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Located on the bluffs overlooking the Grand River, the Bell family's first Canadian home provided the stage for the invention of the telephone. Here, July 26th, 1874,...

It’s not a bank where you deposit your money or apply for a loan—it’s a central bank. What the Bank of Canada does may be a mystery to you, but we’re here to change all that. Come...

Glanmore National Historic Site, was designated a National Historic Site of Canada in 1969 in recognition of its exceptional 2nd Empire architecture. Glanmore was built in 1882-...

Located at the Fork of the Thames in downtown London, Ontario, Museum London inspires human experience through art and historical exhibitions, a dynamic mix of responsive public...

The Oil Museum of Canada is one of Ontario oldest National Historic Sites, and is home to North America's the first commerical oil well. It tells the story of Canada's...

This 1866 mansion, situated on two and a half hectares of extensively restored grounds and gardens, features original furnishings and fine art. Visitors can enjoy an "...

Built in 1860, this historic stone grist mill is still operational. Located on the Rideau River near Ottawa, the water-powered machinery is used to make stone-ground flour. Daily...

Coptic Museum of Canada was open to the public in 2000. The collection reflects the 2000+ year  history of the Copts. An undergirding theme we communicate through the...

June 1, 1866, the Fenians attacked Canada at the Battle of Ridgeway. This Battle provided additional impetus for the provinces to join Confederation and to begin development of a...

KFPL is one of the oldest public libraries in Canada.  The current sixteen-branch system was formed in 1998 by the amalgamation of the Frontenac County Library system and the...

Local history museum with over 15,000 artifacts related to the village of Beachville, the township of south-west oxford and Zorra township. Includes historic main building dating...

Cottonwood is an Italianate-style red brick mansion built c. 1870 by William Holmes Jr., as a private residence. Come and explore the 1870’s historic mansion, immerse...

This Georgian-style farm home is restored to depict the lives of the Gibson family in 1851 rural Willowdale. David Gibson was a politician, land surveyor and a participant in the...

The Museum of Ontario Archaeology features a museum, collections repository, park grounds, and the Lawson archaeological site - an ancient Indigenous village settlement dating to...

The House of Commons Heritage Collection features objects ranging from sculpture and furniture to official portraits and historical paintings. Most of the objects in this...

Nestled among the trees of Riverdale Park the Museum on the Boyne features a 1914 agricultural fair building, an 1865 log cabin and an 1858 English barn. The museum houses a mixed...

The history of Wallaceburg from its beginning as the Baldoon settlement is explored at this community museum. Displays highlight local companies and their products including the...

The Museum provides the visitor with an inviting setting to reflect on the history of the area. The building is reminiscent of the original islands cottages and fabulous hotels...

This community museum has what is believed to be the earliest surviving building on either side of the Detroit River. The French frame log structure was built in the 1790...

Take a free guided tour of magnificent Kingston City Hall, built in 1841-43 when Kingston was the first capital of Canada.

Experience a guided tour of this National Historic Site nestled under the Niagara Escarpment comprised of two historic homes, a 100-foot-high Monument, an Indigenous art...

Commanda Museum is one of the only remaining Victorian Commercial buildings to survive intact and is the only designated historical site in the area. The interior counters,...

Tour this large property that’s home to 17 historic structures! Each houses an exhibit that tells the story of Georgina’s history on the south shore of Lake Simcoe....

Exhibits reflect the settlement of "New Ontario" that included an agricultural region originally called "New Ontario". Glaciers created the "Little...

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate is a four-acre estate home and gardens set on the shores of Lake Ontario in Oakville's first Heritage District, owned and operated through...