Founding Families - Hamilton Halton Brant

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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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December 9 - 30

Christmas Evening Tours

Dundurn Castle – National Historic Site

610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON, L8R 3H1

Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Ages: All Cost: $35 per person. Pre-registration required.

Now thru January 18

Mohawk Institute Residential School Virtual Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

October 29 - 30

Basket Making Workshop

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Oct. 29 @ 9am and Oct. 30 @ 3pm

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...

October 28 - 29

Steam Museum After Dark – Adult Flashlight Tour

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2

Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Ages: 14+ years Cost: $15.00 per person. Pre-registration required....

Now thru October 15

Tours of Auchmar

88 Fennell Ave W, Hamilton, ON L9C 1E7

September 17, September 24, October 1, and October 15 at 12 pm, 1:30 pm and...

Now thru December 31

Fire Over Water Exhibit at Crawford Lake

Crawford Lake Conservation Area

3115 Conservation Road, Milton, ON, L9T 2X3

9am - 7pm.

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Tours

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

Now thru October 18

Walk Through the Seasons

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

No need to pre-register for this FREE event, sign in when you arrive. Wear proper...

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...

December 27 - January 8

Winter Break Drop-In Activity Centre: Victorian Toy Makers

Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology – National Historic Site

900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON, L8H 7N2

Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM Ages: 3+ years Cost: FREE event. Regular museum admission...

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Exhibitions

Hamilton Civic Museums

Throughout the City of Hamilton, Hamilton, ON, L8R 2K1

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Toronto Rock Lacrosse Inc.

2022-2023 Toronto Rock Season Membership

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Big Ticket Membership at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Art Gallery of Hamilton

Seniors Shopping Days at the AGH

Core Entertainment

Happy Hour Packages

Brant County Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Become a Member at Centre3

Holiday Inn-Oakville

Guaranteed Best Rate at Holiday Inn Oakville Centre

Free Admission to Hamilton Civic Museums

Halton Hills Tourism

Halton Hills Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Become a Member at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

The Hamilton Military Museum

We Remember – Hamilton Military Museum

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

Become at Member at Glenhyrst Art Gallery

African Lion Safari

2022 Season Passport at African Lion Safari

Home 2 Suites by Hilton – Brantford

One Night Staycation Package at Home 2 Suites by Hilton Brantford

Six Nations of the Grand River Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Tourism Burlington

Experience Burlington A to Z

Holiday Inn Express & Suites – Brantford

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Toronto Rock “Biz” Flex Pack

Home 2 Suites by Hilton – Brantford

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Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Burlington

Best Available Rate at Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/Burlington

Pearle Hotel & Spa

The Pearle Experience Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa

Explore Local Tasting Box

Art Gallery of Hamilton

Become a Member at the Art Gallery of Hamilton

Arlington Hotel

Two Night Couples Grand Escape at Arlington Hotel

Chiefswood Park Cabins

Two Night Stay at Chiefswood Park

Days Inn-Brantford

One Night Staycation Family Package at Days Inn Brantford

GO Transit Weekend Passes

2x Points Package with Hilton

Industria Pizzeria + Bar Burlington

Daily Drink Specials at Industria Pizzeria + Bar Burlington

Conservation Halton

Conservation Halton Parks Membership

Halton County Radial Railway (Streetcar Museum)

Become a Member at the Halton County Radial Railway

Honors Discount Advance Purchase with Hilton

Save Up to 20 off^%

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton -Brantford

One or Two Night Stay Package at Hampton Inn & Suites Brantford

Courtyard by Marriott Burlington/Oakville

Staycation Package at Courtyard by Marriott Burlington

Best Western C Hotel by Carmen’s-Hamilton

One Night Staycation Package at C Hotel by Carmen’s

Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm

2022 Individual Season Pass at Chudleigh’s Farm

Pumpkins After Dark Fall Promo

City of Brantford Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Oakville Symphony 2022-23 Season Subscription

Staybridge Suites Oakville – Burlington

One or Two Night Stay at Staybridge Suites Oakville-Burlington

Pearle Hotel & Spa

Wellness & Relaxation Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa

Homewood Suites-Burlington

Homewood Staycation for Two by Homewood Suites Burlington

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Become a Member at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Brant Museum & Archives

Become a Member at the Brant Historical Society

The Mattamy National Cycling Centre

Cycling Membership at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre

Royal Botanical Gardens

Become a Member at the Royal Botanical Gardens

Towneplace Suites by Marriott Brantford

One or Two Night Stay Package at Towneplace Suites Brantford

African Lion Safari

2023 Season Passport at African Lion Safari

Courtyard by Marriott Burlington/Oakville

2K Everyday at Courtyard Marriott

Sanderson Centre for the Performing Arts

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