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 November 30
October 26
Harvest Home Breakfast
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museums
64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 1L8
Cost: Adults: $16.00, Children: $8.00 (12 and under). Pre-registration required. Limited seating available. Time: 9:00...
October 26
Harvest Home Breakfast
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museums64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 1L8
Cost: Adults: $16.00, Children: $8.00 (12 and under). Pre-registration required. Limited seating available.
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Visit WebsiteNovember 16 - January 5
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 16 - January 5
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
Cost: Adults: $7.50, Seniors/Youth: $6.50, Children: $5.50, Infants: Free, Family: $22.00
Visit WebsiteNow thru October 13
All Hands On Deck!
658 Catharine Street N Pier 9, Hamilton, ON, L8L 8K4
1 hour experience. Minimum 10 people, maximum 30 people per tour.
Now thru October 13
All Hands On Deck!
HMCS Haida658 Catharine Street N Pier 9, Hamilton, ON, L8L 8K4
1 hour experience. Minimum 10 people, maximum 30 people per tour.
Visit WebsiteNow thru September 28
MacNab’s Kitchen
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
SATURDAYS Only, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM...
Now thru September 28
MacNab’s Kitchen
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
SATURDAYS Only, May 25, June 22, July 27, August 24, September 28, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Cost: $35.00 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a historic recipe souvenir book, and family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
July 8 - October 7
Behind the Scenes Tour – Curator-led
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site
900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2
Date: MONDAYS July 8, August 26, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM -...
July 8 - October 7
Behind the Scenes Tour – Curator-led
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2
Date: MONDAYS July 8, August 26, Sept. 9, Oct. 7, 2019
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 years and up
Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration required. (Includes a family admission pass valid at any one of the Hamilton Civic Museums – maximum value: $32)
Contact: 905-546-4797, steamtech@hamilton.ca, www.hamilton.ca/museums
Visit WebsiteDecember 7 - 22
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration is required, weekends only.
December 7 - 22
Christmas Evening Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Cost: $30 per person. Pre-registration is required, weekends only.
Visit WebsiteDecember 1
Victorian Christmas Delights: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Ages: 14 years and up Cost: $50 per person....
December 1
Victorian Christmas Delights: Historic Cooking Workshop
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ages: 14 years and up
Cost: $50 per person. Pre-registration is required.
July 2 - September 1
Historic Garden Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Cost: Free outdoor event. Regular admission rates apply to...
July 2 - September 1
Historic Garden Tours
Dundurn National Historic Site610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Cost: Free outdoor event. Regular admission rates apply to the museum:Adults: $12.00, Seniors/Youth: $10.00, Children: $6.50, Infants: Free, Family: $32.00
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$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 September 30
African Lion Safari Getaway Package-Hilton Hamilton
Homewood Suites by Hilton Hamilton40 Bay Street South, Hamilton, ON, L8P 0B3
Get OfferValid From: June 21 - 23
Willson Oakville Film Festival and Ribfest Hotel Deals -Staybridge
Staybridge Suites Oakville Burlington2511 Wyecroft Road, Oakville, ON, L6L 6P8
905-847-2600
1-877-660-8550
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Valid From: Now thru September 1
Reduced Admission Rates at Terre Bleu – Online Only
Terre Bleu Lavender Farm2501, Sideroad 25, Milton L0P1B0
Get OfferValid From: Now thru October 31
Save with a Seasons Pass at Andrews Scenic Acres
Andrews Scenic Acres9365 10th Sideroad, Milton/Halton Hills, ON, L9T 2X9
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Half Price Admission for Seniors
Andrews Scenic Acres9365 10th Sideroad, Milton/Halton Hills, ON, L9T 2X9
Get OfferValid From: Now thru October 31
2 for 1 Green Fees at Arrowdale Municipal Golf Course
Arrowdale Golf Course282 Stanley Street, Brantford, ON, N3S 6N6
Get OfferValid From: Now thru March 31
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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