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Housed in Ottawa’s oldest stone building, the BYTOWN MUSEUM traces the history of Ottawa's early years from the construction of the Rideau Canada through the rough and...

Includes a vast collection of photographs and artifacts related to the history of the city and the Rainy River District.

Located in a red pine log building in Explorers Point Park, this community museum focuses on Mattawa District and the Mattawa and Ottawa Rivers. Artifacts from the local logging,...

Housed in the 1846 Fort Frederick Martello Tower, this museum features displays relating to the military history of the site, which was a naval dockyard and garrison between 1789...

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...

A Museum and archives, housed in a former railway station built in the 1880s. Collections focus on the cultural hertiage and natural history of the Blue Mountains. It is also a...

Discover history and heritage at the boyhood home of Canada’s famous flying ace and wartime hero, William Avery “Billy” Bishop. Billy Bishop Museum seeks to...

James Lee brought his Loyalist family to Saltfleet Township, Upper Canada, in 1792. John Lee, the eldest son, first constructed the Lee home in 1808 after receiving land from his...

A fine example of Victorian architecture, Kingston's first water pumping station was enlarged in 1889. The building contains restored cross-compound engines, the steam launch...

Our Comber and District Historical Society Museum illustrates the agricultural history of the area, through displays of early farm tools, equipment and machinery. The daily lives...

Embark on a cheesy adventure in Ingersoll and discover over 150 years of Ontario's rich cheesemaking history! Dive into the captivating world of dairy delights at our award-...

This heritage village is located on the site of an early farmstead within Backus Heritage Conservation Area. The site features 15 historic buildings, including the 1798 John C....

 About Edinburgh Square Heritage & Cultural Centre Edinburgh Square Heritage and Cultural Centre represents a cornerstone of history in Haldimand County and is an...

Discover the history of Lambton County at the Lambton Heritage Museum, south of Grand Bend. The museum includes a modern exhibit centre plus a slaughterhouse, blacksmith shop,...

The Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (PAMA) is a place to explore and learn about Peel Region’s culture and heritage, and to converse, question and tell stories to help...

Nationally designated for its magnificent interior, Annandale House serves as a premier example of the "Aesthetic Art Movement." Popularized by Oscar Wilde, this...

The Cloyne and District Historical Society is a not-for-profit, charitable, volunteer organization whose mandate is to preserve and record the history of the local area and to...

Uncover thousands of years of human history in Fort Erie.  This exhibit features archaeological artifacts recovered from the Peace Bridge Site alongside contemporary First...

Visitors to this indoor/outdoor site can learn about Algonquin Park's logging history from the 1830s to the present. The museum features a 3/4 mile long trail with a log chute...

Ottawa’s immersive history destination.The Diefenbunker is Canada’s most significant surviving Cold War artifact — it is an impressive four-storey underground...

Built between 1835-1837, Ireland House at Oakridge Farm was the home of Joseph Ireland, one of Burlington's earliest settlers. Emigrating from Bowes, Yorkshire, England in...

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...