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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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...

February 7 - May 27

Trailblazing: Women in Canada since 1867

Joseph Brant Museum

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

February 15

Traditional Games Workshop

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

Now thru March 25

Fireside Foods Snack Box

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Dates available: Saturday, February 4 Saturday, February 25 Saturday, March 25

Now thru January 1

Museums Burlington Online Galleries

Joseph Brant Museum

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

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...

February 18 - 19

Large Pack Basket Workshop

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Cabins are also available for rent for those interested. Time: 9am-4pm Cost: Free & lunch...

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 March 4

Gohsrehneh (Winter) Explorers

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Every Saturday from 12pm - 3pm, Ages 7 - 12, $20 per session or $145...

Now thru March 25

Fireside Foods Experience

Chiefswood Park Cabins

1037 Highway 54 Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0

Dates available: Saturday, February 4 Saturday, February 25 Saturday, March 25

Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Virtual Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

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

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Exhibitions

Hamilton Civic Museums

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

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Tours

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

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Free Admission to Hamilton Civic Museums

Brant Museum & Archives

Become a Member at the Brant Historical Society

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

Become at Member at Glenhyrst Art Gallery

Art Gallery of Hamilton

AGH Thursdays

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Big Ticket Membership at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Discover Burlington Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa

Become a Member at Centre3

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

Bundle and Save! – Winter Online Art Bundle with Glenhyrst Art Gallery

Courtyard by Marriott Burlington/Oakville

2K Everyday at Courtyard Marriott

Pearle Hotel & Spa

Wellness & Resolution Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa

Kelso Conservation Area / Glen Eden

Book Ahead and Save at Glen Eden

African Lion Safari

2023 Season Passport at African Lion Safari

Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Become a Member at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum

Art Gallery of Hamilton

Become a Member at the Art Gallery of Hamilton

City of Brantford Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Terra Cotta Conservation Area

Credit Valley Conservation Parks Pass

Brant County Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Hamilton Bulldogs

Hamilton Bulldogs Season Memberships

Arlington Hotel

Charcuterie Package at Arlington Hotel

Toronto Rock Lacrosse Inc.

Country Night Pack

Royal Botanical Gardens

Become a Member at the Royal Botanical Gardens

Oakville Galleries

Become a Member at Oakville Galleries

Conservation Halton

Conservation Halton Parks Membership

Treetop Trekking

Treetop Trekking Season Pass 2023

Treetop Trekking

Treetop Trekking – Cabin Fever Sale

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Six Nations of the Grand River Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Core Entertainment

Happy Hour Packages

Arlington Hotel

Winter Getaway Package at Arlington Hotel

Halton County Radial Railway (Streetcar Museum)

Become a Member at the Halton County Radial Railway

Toronto Rock Lacrosse Inc.

Toronto Rock Half Season Membership

Hamilton Conservation Authority

Hamilton Conservation Authority Membership Pass

Art Gallery of Burlington

Become a Member at the Art Gallery of Burlington

2x Points Package with Hilton

Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts

Oakville Symphony 2022-23 Season Subscription

Halton Hills Tourism

Halton Hills Great Taste of Ontario Passport

Pearle Hotel & Spa

With Love Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa

Pearle Hotel & Spa

Pearle Staycation at the Pearle Hotel & Spa

Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant

Bundle and Save! – Winter Writing Bundle with Glenhyrst Art Gallery

GO Transit Weekend Passes

Honors Discount Advance Purchase with Hilton

Save Up to 17 off^%

Toronto Rock Lacrosse Inc.

Family Pack with the Toronto Rock

The Mattamy National Cycling Centre

Cycling Membership at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre

Art Gallery of Hamilton

Seniors Shopping Days at the AGH

Kelso Conservation Area / Glen Eden

Glen Eden Season Pass 2022 – 2023

The Burlington Performing Arts Centre

Become a Member at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre

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