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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Now thru December 7

Oakville Museum Guided Tour

Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate

8 Navy Street, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Y5

Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. General admission by donation (Suggested $7 per...

Now thru December 31

A Day of Play Experience

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Price: $70.00/person for a group of less than 20; $60.00/person for a group of 20...

June 2 - October 26

Ghost Walks: Downtown Hamilton Tour

Ghost Walks

82 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9

Fri Jun 2nd, Fri Jun 16th, Fri Jun 30th, Fri Jul 14th, Fri Aug 4th,...

Now thru December 31

Archived: Where Cultures Meet

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

$70.00/person for a group of less than 20; $60.00/person for a group of 20 people...

June 1 - October 1

On The Water

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0

Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked with 2 weeks notice, during tour season

Now thru January 1

Museums Burlington Online Galleries

Joseph Brant Museum

1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5

Now thru August 11

Ghost Walks: Hamilton’s Dark History Tour

Ghost Walks

151 James St S, Hamilton, ON, Canada

Fri Apr 21st, Fri Jun 9th, Fri Jul 21st, & Fri Aug 11th. Adults ....

Now thru December 31

Romance Couples Retreat

Six Nations Tourism

2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0

Now thru September 4

HMCS Haida General Tour

HMCS Haida

658 Catharine Street N Pier 9, Hamilton, ON, L8L 8K4

The May 20th-21st dates first weekend of operations. Weekends-only operations in May-June. The summer dates...

Now thru December 31

Visiting Westfield

Westfield Heritage Village

1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON, L0R 1X0

Now thru November 4

Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins

Ghost Walks

82 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9

Sat May 13th, Sat Jul 22nd, Sat Aug 19th, Sat Sep 30th, Fri the 13th...

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Tours

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Self Guided Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

Now thru December 31

Ghost Walks: Dundurn Castle and Bus Tour

Ghost Walks

Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3E7, Canada

A Bus/Tour Guide of Hamilton Museums and a scary heritage tour of Dundurn Castle. The...

Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Virtual Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

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