Canada’s history isn’t just about storied battles and game-changing inventions. The tales that remind us of the day-to-day lives of the families who bravely made their way in a new land are every bit as significant. Whether it’s the family of farmers who relentlessly worked their patch of land to provide, the teacher who ruled her one-room school, the early Black settlers who escaped to freedom, or the wealthy industrialists who shaped the economies of their communities, the stories of Hamilton Halton Brant’s founding families live on through our region’s beautifully preserved historic sites.
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May 1 - October 15
Mohawk Run
Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company
115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4
Nature Galore!
May 1 - October 15
May 1 - October 15
Voyage of the Iroquois, Group Package
Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company
115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4
12-person Group Experience
May 1 - October 15
Voyage of the Iroquois, Group Package
Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4
12-person Group Experience
519 442 3654
1-888-258-0441
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November 21 - January 3
Christmas in Pioneer Spirit
Battlefield House Museum & Park – National Historic Site
77 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8G 5E5
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM...
November 21 - January 3
Christmas in Pioneer Spirit
Battlefield House Museum & Park – National Historic Site77 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8G 5E5
Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Years Day
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Ages: All
Cost: Adults: $8.50, Seniors/Youth: $7.50, Children: $6.00, Infants: Free, Family: $25.00
May 13
Curator Site Tours of Griffin House & Fieldcote Memorial Park
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Ancaster
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM $35 per person. Pre-registration is required
May 13
Curator Site Tours of Griffin House & Fieldcote Memorial Park
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum64 Sulphur Springs Rd. Ancaster
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
$35 per person. Pre-registration is required
June 13
Heritage Bus Tours: Ancaster Heritage Days
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
31 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON
This is a FREE event for All Ages. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
June 13
Heritage Bus Tours: Ancaster Heritage Days
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum31 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON
This is a FREE event for All Ages. 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
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Doors Open: Battlefield
Battlefield House Museum & Park – National Historic Site
77 King Street West, Stoney Creek, ON
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM This is a free event (includes museum admission)
May 2 - 3
Doors Open: Battlefield
Battlefield House Museum & Park – National Historic Site77 King Street West, Stoney Creek, ON
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This is a free event (includes museum admission)
April 24 - October 26
Grand River – Rafting Adventure
Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company
115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4
A Great Canadian Adventure!
April 24 - October 26
Grand River – Rafting Adventure
Grand Experiences Outdoor Adventure Company115 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M4
A Great Canadian Adventure!
519 442 3654
1-888-258-0441
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May 2 - 3
Doors Open: Whitehern Historic House & Garden
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site
41 Jackson St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1L3, Canada
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; For All Ages; This is a free event. No museum...
May 2 - 3
Doors Open: Whitehern Historic House & Garden
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson St W, Hamilton, ON L8P 1L3, Canada
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; For All Ages; This is a free event. No museum admission fees.
Visit WebsiteNovember 17 - January 4
The McQuesten Family Christmas
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site
41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day &...
November 17 - January 4
The McQuesten Family Christmas
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Tuesday to Sunday) Closed: Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Year’s Day
Ages: All
Cost: Adults: $8.50, Seniors/Youth: $7.50, Children: $6.00, Infants: Free, Family: $25.00
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Valid From: Now thru March 31
$5 Off Sanderson Centre Presents Performance
Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts88 Dalhousie Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V7
519-752-9910
1-800-265-0710
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Valid From: Now thru December 28
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Monte Carlo Inns – Winter Promotion
Monte Carlo Inn-Oakville Suites374 South Service Rd. East, Oakville ON L6J 2X6
Get OfferValid From: Now thru March 31
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2-for-1 Admission-Royal Chapel
Mohawk Chapel: Her Majesty’s Royal Chapel of the Mohawks301 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3S 7V1
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Complimentary Upgrade to a Suite
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Brantford27 Sinclair Boulevard, Building 1, Brantford, Ontario N3S 7X6
226-368-1100
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