Founding Families

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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A Colourful Fall Road Trip With Friends around Hamilton Halton Brant

Pack your bags for a relaxed adventure with your BFFs.

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A Farm Fresh Day Trip on the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton.

Everyone Welcome!

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Escape inside for a change.

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Hamilton is perfect for an outing with friends, a weekend getaway or some family fun!

A Montrealer’s Guide to a City of Culture

A travel writer explores the culinary, heritage and cultural scene in Hamilton.

A Weekend in Brantford & Paris

Slow down, explore and dig a little deeper into the interesting history of Brantford and Paris.

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Indoor Winter Family Fun

Stay cozy while enjoying these day trip activities in Hamilton Halton Brant.

Day trips that bring the past to life

Plan a heritage inspired day trip that kids and adults alike will love.

7 Ways to Get to Know Some of Hamilton Halton Brant’s Great Canadians

Get to know some great Canadians.

Parenting Blogger Finds Frugal Fun at Dundurn Castle

Dundurn National Historic Site offers an amazing glimpse into what life was like in a mid-19th century.

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Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Self Guided Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

Now thru January 1

Woodland Cultural Centre – Virtual Museum Tour

Woodland Cultural Centre

184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6

Now thru October 25

Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins

Ghost Walks

603 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON

Dates: Aug 17th; Sept 13th & 27th; Oct 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Prices: Adults...

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Tours

28 James St N, Hamilton, ON L8R 1A1

Now thru November 2

Ghost Walks: Dundurn Castle and Bus Tour

Ghost Walks

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

Dates: Oct 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th; Nov 2nd Price: $34.00

Now thru December 31

Hamilton Civic Museums Virtual Exhibitions

Now thru January 1

Museums Burlington Online Galleries

Joseph Brant Museum

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

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 October 30

Historical Ghost Walks

Daily from Tuesday October 15th to Wednesday October 30th, except Sundays One hour tours run...

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