Technology and innovation has had a huge role to play in the making of our nation. Those advancements are celebrated at historic sites and museums throughout Hamilton Halton Brant. Steam engines. Telephones. War planes. Street cars. The stories behind these game-changing technologies jump to life with exhibits and events that encourage hands-on exploration and good old-fashioned fun.
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Escape inside for a change.
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Slow down, explore and dig a little deeper into the interesting history of Brantford and Paris.
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The little blue train and his faithful crew of friends have been delighting kids since the original stories were first published in 1945.
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Begin your adventure in Milton at the Halton County Radial Railway and enjoy a scenic ride on a vintage streetcar.
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Flights, paddles and hops – Discover Brant’s other paddle.
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Jim Fox, who blogs at One Tank Trips, shares his travels to the Bell Homestead National Historic Site in Brantford.
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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).
Visit WebsiteOctober 5 - November 2
Ghost Walks: Dundurn Castle and Bus Tour
Dundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3E7, Canada
Dates: Oct 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th; Nov 2nd Price: $34.00
October 5 - November 2
Ghost Walks: Dundurn Castle and Bus Tour
Ghost WalksDundurn Castle, 610 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON L8R 3E7, Canada
Dates: Oct 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th; Nov 2nd
Price: $34.00
Now thru August 16
Exhibition: Poetry in Stitches
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum
64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 1L8
Dates: Apr 23rd to Aug 16th (Tuesday to Saturday) Times: 12:00pm to 4:00pm Cost: Regular...
Now thru August 16
Exhibition: Poetry in Stitches
Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum64 Sulphur Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 1L8
Dates: Apr 23rd to Aug 16th (Tuesday to Saturday)
Times: 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Cost: Regular museum admission rates
Now thru October 13
Chiefswood National Historic Site Tours
Chiefswood National Historic Site
1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Dates and Times: May 21st to Oct 13th (Tues-Sun) - 10:00am to 4:00pm Cost: Self...
Now thru October 13
Chiefswood National Historic Site Tours
Chiefswood National Historic Site1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Dates and Times: May 21st to Oct 13th (Tues-Sun) - 10:00am to 4:00pm
Cost: Self Guided Tour - $10/person, Guided Tour - $15/person
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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Now thru September 28
Wellness at Whitehern – A Historic Mental Health Tour
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site
41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Date: Jun 29th, Jul 27th, Aug 31st, Sep 28th Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm Ages: 18+...
Now thru September 28
Wellness at Whitehern – A Historic Mental Health Tour
Whitehern Historic House & Garden – National Historic Site41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 1L3
Date: Jun 29th, Jul 27th, Aug 31st, Sep 28th
Time: 10:00am to 12:00pm
Ages: 18+ years. Younger participants are welcome at guardian discretion.
Cost: $15 per person. Pre-registration required. Limited tickets available.
August 23
Grand River Dinner Cruises – River Talks: Six Nations Land Claims
36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, ON, N3W 2G9
Date and Time: Aug 23rd - 10:15am to 3:00pm Price: $100 per person (tax included)
August 23
Grand River Dinner Cruises – River Talks: Six Nations Land Claims
Grand River Dinner Cruises36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, ON, N3W 2G9
Date and Time: Aug 23rd - 10:15am to 3:00pm
Price: $100 per person (tax included)
905-765-4107
1-800-847-3321
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September 20
Grand River Dinner Cruises – River Talks: Issues of Today and the Future
36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, ON, N3W 2G9
Date and Time: Jul 19th - 10:15am to 3:00pm Price: $100 per person (tax included)
September 20
Grand River Dinner Cruises – River Talks: Issues of Today and the Future
Grand River Dinner Cruises36 Brant County Road 22, Caledonia, ON, N3W 2G9
Date and Time: Jul 19th - 10:15am to 3:00pm
Price: $100 per person (tax included)
905-765-4107
1-800-847-3321
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Now thru January 1
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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August 17 - October 25
Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins
603 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON
Dates: Aug 17th; Sept 13th & 27th; Oct 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th Prices: Adults...
August 17 - October 25
Ghost Walks: Hermitage Ruins
Ghost Walks603 Sulphur Springs Rd, Ancaster, ON
Dates: Aug 17th; Sept 13th & 27th; Oct 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th
Prices: Adults - $16.50, Children (5-13 yrs) - $14.50
Now thru October 13
A Day of Play: Traditional Indigenous Games
2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Price: $70.00/person for a group of less than...
Now thru October 13
A Day of Play: Traditional Indigenous Games
Six Nations Tourism2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th
Price: $70.00/person for a group of less than 20; $60.00/person for a group of 20 people or more
August 4 - 18
Ghost Walks: Hamilton’s Dark History Tour
13 Augusta Street, Hamilton, ON
Dates and Time: Aug 4th & 18th at 3:00pm Price: $13.00
August 4 - 18
Ghost Walks: Hamilton’s Dark History Tour
Ghost Walks13 Augusta Street, Hamilton, ON
Dates and Time: Aug 4th & 18th at 3:00pm
Price: $13.00
Now thru October 13
On The Water with Six Nations Tourism
2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked...
Now thru October 13
On The Water with Six Nations Tourism
Six Nations Tourism2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th
Length: 3 hours. All tours must be booked with 2 weeks notice, during tour season
August 19
Whisper to the Moon
Chiefswood National Historic Site
1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Date and Time: Aug 19th - 6:30pm to 12:00am Price: $99 per person
August 19
Whisper to the Moon
Chiefswood National Historic Site1037 Highway 54, Ohsweken, ON, N0A 1M0
Date and Time: Aug 19th - 6:30pm to 12:00am
Price: $99 per person
Now thru January 1
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 WebsiteNow thru December 31
Now thru October 13
Where Cultures Meet: Six Nations of the Grand River
2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th $70.00/person for a group of less than 20;...
Now thru October 13
Where Cultures Meet: Six Nations of the Grand River
Six Nations Tourism2498 Chiefswood Road, Ohsweken, ON N0A 1M0
Season Dates: May 18th to Oct 13th
$70.00/person for a group of less than 20; $60.00/person for a group of 20 people or more
(519) 758-5444
1-866-393-3001
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Now thru October 2
Bronte Historical Society Walk & Talk History
Sovereign House, 7 West River Street, Oakville
Dates: Jun 26th, Jul 10th, Jul 24th, Aug 7th, Aug 21st, Sep 4th, Sep 18th,...
Now thru October 2
Bronte Historical Society Walk & Talk History
Bronte Village BIASovereign House, 7 West River Street, Oakville
Dates: Jun 26th, Jul 10th, Jul 24th, Aug 7th, Aug 21st, Sep 4th, Sep 18th, Oct 2nd
Start Time: 3:00pm (approx. 1.5 to 2 hours)
FREE Tour
Register by emailing historian@brontehistoricalsociety.ca
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Getaway with the Arlington Hotel
Arlington Hotel106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M5
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2024 Season Pass at Wild Waterworks
Wild Waterworks680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, ON, L8E 3L8
905-547-6141 ext. 5007
1-800-555-8775
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Hamilton Conservation Authority Membership Pass
Hamilton Conservation Authority838 Mineral Springs Road, Ancaster, ON, L9G 4X1
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Wild Waterworks – Sundown Admission (After 4pm)
Wild Waterworks680 Van Wagners Beach Road, Hamilton, ON, L8E 3L8
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Valid From: Now thru December 31
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
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Sandman Hotel Hamilton560 Centennial Parkway N., Hamilton, Ontario L8E 0G2
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Art Gallery of Hamilton123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8
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Early Bird With Free Breakfast | Save Up To 30%
Sandman Hotel Oakville3451 South Service Road, West, Oakville, ON, L6L 0B6
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Treetop Trekking – Preferred Accommodations Partner: The Barracks Inn
Treetop Trekking5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0
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Bubbles & Bliss Package at The Pearle Hotel & Spa
Pearle Hotel & Spa3 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, Ontario L7R 0A4
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Honors Discount Advance Purchase with Hilton
Hilton Garden Inn Toronto/OakvilleOffer Valid at Various Hilton Locations in Our Area
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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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Become a Member at the Burlington Performing Arts Centre
The Burlington Performing Arts Centre440 Locust St, Burlington, ON L7S 1T7
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Wellness & Relaxation Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa
Pearle Hotel & Spa3 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, Ontario L7R 0A4
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Arlington Hotel Adventure Package
Arlington Hotel106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M5
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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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Become a Member with the Museums of Burlington
Ireland House Museum2168 Guelph Line, Burlington, ON, L7P 5A8
(905) 332-9888
1-800-374-2099
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Conservation Halton Parks Membership
Conservation Halton2596 Brittania Road West, Burlington, ON, L7P 0G3
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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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Paris Pets Package at Arlington Hotel
Arlington Hotel106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M5
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African Lion Safari Adventure Package-Best Western Brantford
Best Western Brantford Hotel and Conference Centre19 Holiday Drive , Brantford, ON, N3R 7J4
1-519-753-8651
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Valid From: Now thru September 30
The Modern Romance Package at C Hotel by Carmen’s
Best Western C Hotel by Carmen’s-Hamilton1530 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, ON, L8W 3P9
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Credit Valley Conservation Parks Pass
Terra Cotta Conservation Area1255 Old Derry Road, Mississauga, ON L5N 6R4, Canada
905-670-1615
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Seniors Shopping Days at the AGH
Art Gallery of Hamilton123 King Street West, Hamilton, ON, L8P 4S8
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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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Cycling Membership at the Mattamy National Cycling Centre
The Mattamy National Cycling Centre2015 Pan Am Boulevard, Milton, ON, L9T 2X6
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Oakville Galleries1306 Lakeshore Road East, Oakville, ON, L6J 1L6
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Arlington Hotel106 Grand River Street North, Paris, ON, N3L 2M5
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Discover Burlington Package at the Pearle Hotel & Spa
Pearle Hotel & Spa3 Elizabeth Street, Burlington, Ontario L7R 0A4
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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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The Staycation Package at C Hotel by Carmen’s
Best Western C Hotel by Carmen’s-Hamilton1530 Stone Church Road East, Hamilton, ON, L8W 3P9
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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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