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 7
Oakville Museum Guided Tour
Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate8 Navy Street, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Y5
Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m.
General admission by donation (Suggested $7 per person).
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A Day of Play Experience
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...
Now thru December 31
A Day of Play Experience
Six Nations Tourism2498 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 people or more
Visit WebsiteJune 2 - October 26
Ghost Walks: Downtown Hamilton Tour
82 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9
Fri Jun 2nd, Fri Jun 16th, Fri Jun 30th, Fri Jul 14th, Fri Aug 4th,...
June 2 - October 26
Ghost Walks: Downtown Hamilton Tour
Ghost Walks82 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9
Fri Jun 2nd, Fri Jun 16th, Fri Jun 30th, Fri Jul 14th, Fri Aug 4th, Fri Aug 18th, Sat Sep 23rd, Thu Oct 5th, Thu Oct 12th, Thu Oct 19th, & Thu Oct 26th.
Adults . . . . . . . $14.16
Kids 13 & under . . . . $12.83
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Archived: Where Cultures Meet
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...
Now thru December 31
Where Cultures Meet
Six Nations Tourism2498 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 or more
519-758-5444
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June 1 - October 1
On The Water
2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked with 2 weeks notice, during tour season
June 1 - October 1
On The Water
Six Nations Tourism2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked with 2 weeks notice, during tour season
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Museums Burlington Online Galleries
1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5
Now thru January 1
Museums Burlington Online Galleries
Joseph Brant Museum1240 North Shore Boulevard East, Burlington, ON, L7S 1C5
Visit WebsiteJune 25
Wellness at Whitehern – A Historic Mental Health Tour
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site
41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
10am - 12pm, $15 per person, 18+
June 25
Wellness at Whitehern – A Historic Mental Health Tour
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
10am - 12pm, $15 per person, 18+
Visit WebsiteNow thru August 11
Ghost Walks: Hamilton’s Dark History Tour
151 James St S, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Fri Apr 21st, Fri Jun 9th, Fri Jul 21st, & Fri Aug 11th. Adults ....
Now thru August 11
Ghost Walks: Hamilton’s Dark History Tour
Ghost Walks151 James St S, Hamilton, ON, Canada
Fri Apr 21st, Fri Jun 9th, Fri Jul 21st, & Fri Aug 11th.
Adults . . . . . . . $14.00
Kids 13 & under . . . . $11.50
+ HST Tax / No Hidden Fees!
Now thru December 31
Romance Couples Retreat
Six Nations Tourism2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Visit WebsiteNow thru September 4
HMCS Haida General Tour
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 September 4
HMCS Haida General Tour
HMCS Haida658 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 are first 5 day per week operation (Wed-Sun) through July and August until Labour Day weekend. The pricing details are Daily: Adult = $4.75, Senior = $3.75, Youth = Free, Commercial/Group = $3.75 Seasonal: Adult = $10, Senior = $9.25
Visit WebsiteNow thru December 31
Now thru November 4
Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins
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 November 4
Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins
Ghost Walks82 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8N 1A9
Sat May 13th, Sat Jul 22nd, Sat Aug 19th, Sat Sep 30th, Fri the 13th in Oct, Fri Oct 27th, & Sat Nov 4th.
Adults . . . . . . . $15.00
Kids 13 & under . . . . $13.50
+ HST Tax / No Hidden Fees!
Now thru December 31
Now thru January 1
Woodland Cultural Centre – Self Guided Museum Tour
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6
Now thru January 1
Woodland Cultural Centre – Self Guided Museum Tour
Woodland Cultural Centre184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6
519-759-2650
18664122202
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Ghost Walks: Dundurn Castle and Bus Tour
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 December 31
Ghost Walks: Dundurn Castle and Bus Tour
Ghost WalksDundurn 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 bus tour should take approximately 1-hour. The price is $31 + HST
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Woodland Cultural Centre – Virtual Museum Tour
184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6
Now thru January 1
Woodland Cultural Centre – Virtual Museum Tour
Woodland Cultural Centre184 Mohawk Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 5V6
519-759-2650
18664122202
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Become a Member at the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum
Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum9280 Airport Road, Mount Hope, ON, L0R 1W0
905-679-4183
1-877-347-3359
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Wellness & Resolution Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa
Pearle Hotel & Spa3 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, Ontario L7R 0A4
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Hamilton Conservation Authority Membership Pass
Hamilton Conservation Authority838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 4X1
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Family Pack with the Toronto Rock
Toronto Rock Lacrosse Inc.1132 Invicta Dr, Oakville, ON L6H 6G1
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Become a Member at Oakville Galleries
Oakville Galleries1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON, L6J 1L6
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Experience Burlington A to Z
Tourism Burlington414 LocuStreet Street, Burlington, ON, L7S 1T7
905-634-5594
1-877-499-9989
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Valid From: June 1 - August 31
Wild Waterworks Season Splash Pass 2023
Wild Waterworks680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, ON, L8E 3L8
905-547-6141 ext. 5007
1-800-555-8775
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Valid From: Now thru December 31
Charcuterie Package at Arlington Hotel
Arlington Hotel106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M5
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Sunshine & Picnics Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa
Pearle Hotel & Spa3 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, Ontario L7R 0A4
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With Love Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa
Pearle Hotel & Spa3 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, Ontario L7R 0A4
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2023 Individual Season Pass at Chudleigh’s Farm
Chudleigh’s Entertainment Farm9528 HWY 25, Halton Hills, ON, L9T 2X7
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Become a Member at the Art Gallery of Burlington
Art Gallery of Burlington1333 Lakeshore Road , Burlington, ON, L7S 1A9
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Big Ticket Membership at the Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts
Oakville Centre for the Performing Arts130 Navy Street, Oakville, ON, L6J 2Z4
905-815-2021
1-888-489-7784
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Pearle Staycation at the Pearle Hotel & Spa
Pearle Hotel & Spa3 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, Ontario L7R 0A4
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Conservation Halton Parks Membership
Conservation Halton2596 Brittania Road West, Burlington, ON, L7P 0G3
Get OfferValid From: Now thru December 31
Become a Member at the Halton County Radial Railway
Halton County Radial Railway (Streetcar Museum)13629 Guelph Line, Milton, ON, L9T 5A2
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Become a Member at the Brant Historical Society
Brant Museum & Archives57 Charlotte Street, Brantford, ON, N3T 2W6
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Credit Valley Conservation Parks Pass
Terra Cotta Conservation Area1255 Old Derry Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 6R4, Canada
905-670-1615
1-800-367-0890
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Valid From: Now thru December 31
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Become at Member at Glenhyrst Art Gallery
Glenhyrst Art Gallery of Brant20 Ava Road, Brantford, ON, N3T 5G9
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Seniors Shopping Days at the AGH
Art Gallery of Hamilton123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8
Get OfferValid From: Now thru December 31
Become a Member at the Royal Botanical Gardens
Royal Botanical Gardens680 Plains Road West, Burlington, ON, L7T 4H4
905-527-1158
1-800-694-4769
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Valid From: Now thru September 22
Fun Farmyard Spring & Summer Pass
Springridge Farm7256 Bell School Line, Milton, ON, L9T 2Y1
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Become a Member at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre440 Locust St, Burlington, ON L7S 1T7
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Halton Hills Great Taste of Ontario Passport
Halton Hills Tourism1 Halton Hills Drive, Halton Hills, Georgetown, ON L7G 5G2
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Become a Member at the Art Gallery of Hamilton
Art Gallery of Hamilton123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8
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Andrews Farm & Market Season Pass
Andrews Scenic Acres9365 10th Sideroad, Milton/Halton Hills, ON, L9T 2X9
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2023 Season Passport at African Lion Safari
African Lion Safari1386 Cooper Road, Hamilton, ON, N1R 5S2
1-519-623-2620
1-800-461-WILD (9453)
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Cycling Membership at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre
The Mattamy National Cycling Centre2015 Pan Am Boulevard, Milton, ON, L9T 2X6
Get OfferValid From: Now thru January 1
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