The Ontario Historical Society

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Balade le long de la Humber
2025-06-15 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas St., York, Ontario, M6S 2R6, Canada
Attention : Cette visite n’est pas une boucle. Elle fait environ 3,5 km en terrain plat.
Départ : Parc King’s Mill, devant les piliers du pont de métro Old Mill (murales autochtones)
Arrivée : Lambton House, 4066 Old Dundas
Comment venir : la meilleure façon est de prendre la TTC et de marcher 10 minutes : en sortant de la station de métro Old Mill, aller jusqu’à Bloor, passer devant un condo et prendre l’escalier qui descend dans la vallée. Ceci est le chemin le plus rapide mais il y a un escalier assez long!
OU : tourner à droite en sortant du métro, suivre Old Mill trail, tourner à droite sur Old Mill road, passer devant le restaurant et prendre la première rue avant le vieux pont en pierre. Continuer jusqu’aux piliers du pont du métro.
Si vous venez en auto, il y a quelques places de stationnement dans le parc King’s Mill.
Comment repartir : Autobus 55 pour aller à la station de métro Jane. Ou belle marche de 45 minutes sur la rive ouest de la Humber pour retourner au point de départ…
Guides : Isabelle Montagnier et Johanne Roberge
Le patrimoine de la rivière Humber est l’un des plus riches au Canada. Le site fut autrefois occupé par un village des Premières Nations, Teiaigon. Au cours des siècles, les Premières Nations comme les Européens ont profité du sol fertile de la région et de sa rivière poissonneuse. Cette région a été tour à tour un lieu de passage et de commerce, de cueillette, de chasse, de pêche et de peuplement.
Lors de cette visite, vous découvrirez les personnages qui ont fréquenté ces lieux au fil des siècles et les événements qui ont marqué son histoire, comme l’ouragan Hazel en 1954.
Nous suivrons une partie du tracé du Sentier partagé inauguré en 2011 par la Société d’histoire de Toronto grâce à diverses subventions et au travail acharné de bénévoles.
Pas besoin de s’inscrire. La visite est gratuite, mais la SHT passe le chapeau à la fin. Pas de chien!
Contact: info@sht.ca ou sur nos réseaux Facebook et Instagram

Historical Society of Ottawa Speaker Series - A Life of John Buchan: Beyond the 39 Steps
2025-06-16 13:00 | Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe St., Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5M2, Canada
Guest Speaker: Ursula Buchan, Author, “Beyond the Thirty-Nine Steps: A Life of John Buchan”
Details: Join us as award-winning British journalist/author Ursula Buchan recounts the remarkable life and legacy of her grandfather, John Buchan (Lord Tweedsmuir), war correspondent, journalist, prolific thriller writer, barrister, British Member of Parliament and Governor General of Canada.
Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.

Oakville Historical Society Speak Night "The Fossmobile"
2025-06-18 19:30 - 21:00 | Oakville Historical Society, King Street 110, Oakville, Ontario, L6J 1B1, Canada
Please join us as Ron Foss shares his historic journey of reverse engineering Canada’s first successful gasoline engine automobile, as a tribute to its inventor – his grandfather!
Ron Foss is a former resident of Oakville, and now lives in Burlington. He is a sought after keynote speaker, sharing this Canadian family story of the first successful gasoline powered automobile, built here in Canada.
June 18, 2025 7:30-9:00pm
Please plan to arrive by 7:15 pm. Street parking is limited. The Coach House, 8 Navy St.

Thornhill Historical Society Annual Bus Trip
2025-06-21 08:00 - 18:00
Join us for a day trip to Grey County with legendary tour guide Dave Rawcliffe!

We will be travelling by highway coach taking a scenic countryside drive through Dufferin & Grey Counties visiting historical & cultural sites. Lunch break at Owen Sound and a scenic drive back through Simcoe & Dufferin Counties.

Tickets are $85 per person or $72 per person for two or more people. Price includes travel by highway coach and entrance fees. Lunch not included. Payment must be made at time of reservation. Reserve before June 7th. Departure details will be shared via email.

Reserve your seats HERE!

Guelph Black Heritage Society Juneteenth Celebration
2025-06-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Heritage Hall, Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3K9, Canada
The Guelph Black Heritage Society will host a celebration in honour of Juneteenth on Saturday June 28, 2025 from 1pm to 3pm at the Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph. This event will feature live music by Dr Mike and The Nurses, kids crafts with Art by Gaia, refreshments and the premiere of the exhibit “Tattooed Stories: Black Identities, Resistance and Cultural Expression”.
Juneteenth is a 160-year-old commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. We observe it on June 19th to memorialize the day in 1865 when, in Galveston, Texas, many enslaved Black folks were informed of the end of the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. This official enforcement actually came late, as it had been well over two years since the signing of Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. While Juneteenth marks a significant day in Black history and a day of remembrance, it is also an opportunity to honour and celebrate Black history, heritage and culture.
“Of all Emancipation Day observances, Juneteenth falls closest to the summer solstice, the longest day of the year, when the sun, at its zenith, defies the darkness in every state, including those once shadowed by slavery.” — Henry Louis Gates, Jr
Lantern Ale is back at Royal City Brewing Company! Stop by Royal City Brewing Company, 199 Victoria Road South, Guelph and get your Lantern Ale. Lanterns, prior to and during the American Civil War, were used as beacons by ‘safe’ houses along the ‘Underground Railroad’ which was a network of people and paths that helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom and to the Queen’s Bush settlement just north of Guelph.
The lantern was not only a sign of a safe haven but a symbol of hard-won freedom. Feel the love of the lantern and raise a glass to freedom with us. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the GBHS.
Free admission, suggested donation $10 per person.
Proceeds from this event will go towards the Heritage Hall Heart & Soul Campaign. Financial sustainability is a key driver for Guelph Black Heritage Society (GBHS). It’s our goal to diversify our revenue sources to sustain our building, continue existing events, activities and educational programs, plus create, develop and support new ones in response to community need and demand.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Musée Spadina House
2025-06-29 10:00 | Spadina Museum, 285 Spadina Road, Toronto, Ontario, M5R 2V5, Canada
Départ et arrivée : au musée, 285 chemin Spadina
Ce manoir somptueux a été construit en 1866 pour le financier torontois James Austin,
l’un des fondateurs et le premier président de la Banque Dominion. En 1897, son fils
Albert hérite de la propriété et y fait faire d’importants travaux par les architectes
torontois W. C. Vaux Chadwick et Eustace G. Bird.
Nous y découvrirons les histoires de la famille Austin, leur style de vie et la vie de leurs servantes. L’intérieur bien préservé illustre le mode de vie opulent de l’élite sociale du Canada au tournant du XXe siècle. Le parc, verger et jardins offrent un cadre de verdure quasi unique à Toronto. Quand y fut installé le premier téléphone?
La visite est ouverte aux 20 premières personnes qui s’inscriront sur Eventbrite
Pas de chien.

Historical Society of Ottawa - Museum Club Event: Exclusive Diefenbunker Tour
2025-06-29 13:00 - 15:00 | Diefenbunker Canada’s Cold War Museum, 3929 Carp Rd, Ottawa, Ontario, K0A 1L0, Canada
Join us for June’s exciting HSO Museum Club excursion – an exclusive HSO guided tour of Canada’s Cold War Museum, the Diefenbunker, on Sunday, June 29.
Guests and family members are welcome.
Please visit the HSO website for full details on admission fees, accessibility and how to sign up:
https://www.historicalsocietyottawa.ca/activities/events/eventdetail/175/16,17,18,19,20,21,22/diefenbunker-hso-guided-tour
Please note that the museum requires registration for this event (including fee pre-payment) by June 15.

Culinary Historians of Canada - Interpreting Canadian Indigenous Cuisine
2025-07-07 19:30 - 21:00 | online
Shane Chartrand is a celebrated Canadian chef at the forefront of indigenous cuisine in North America. His culinary and personal journey began in Central Alberta where his family taught him the values of fishing, hunting and the outdoors.
He has received numerous accolades including an honorary degree and the Alumni Award of Excellence from the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT), an Indigenous Community Award, and an Indigenous Culinary Arts Award. As a Red Seal certified chef, he has honed his craft at fine restaurants and hotels, including the SC Restaurant, where he served as Executive Chef. His most recent venture is Paperbirch by Chartrand located in Edmonton’s Old Strathcona Farmers Market.
Shane has appeared in Top Chef Canada, Iron Chef Canada, CHOPPED Canada, Fridge Wars, and Wall of Chefs. He has been featured in the Red Chef Revival documentary, and Mischif Country on APTN. As an advocate for indigenous cuisine, he has shared his expertise at keynote talks and food demonstrations from Toronto, Northwest Territories, Boston, Yukon, and Vancouver to New York City, Cairo, and Sharm El Shiek.
In 2019, his first cookbook tawâw – Progressive Indigenous Cuisine (co-written with Jennifer Cockrall-King) was published to widespread acclaim.
Shane will present a talk exploring indigenous cuisine in Canada inspired by his personal journey to learn about the indigenous communities and their relationships and traditional ways with ingredients and foods.
On Zoom. Tickets available through Eventbrite:
CHC Members & Students $17.31
CTA Members $22.63
General Admission $26.35
(Prices include service fee)

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - Fondation, évolution et diversité des lieux de culte à Toronto
2025-07-12 13:30 - 15:00
Guide : Rolande Smith
Point de départ : Au coin nord-ouest des rues Université et Dundas ouest –
métro St. Patrick
Arrivée : Coin College et Nassau – tramway de la rue College #506
La fondation, l’évolution et la diversité de nos lieux de culte marquent depuis toujours les facettes du multiculturalisme torontois. Ces lieux reflètent les diverses vagues d’immigration et servent à tisser l’histoire de notre ville. Nous pourrons en apprécier un certain nombre durant cette visite. À l’Église anglicane, la première établie, s’ajouteront très vite d’autres dénominations protestantes, puis l’Église catholique, des congrégations juives, l’Église orthodoxe.
Aux paroisses chrétiennes européennes se joignent des lieux de culte musulmans, hindouistes, sikhs, bouddhistes, etc. Et nous comptons maintenant des congrégations qui ne se retrouvent qu’à Toronto.
Pas nécessaire de réserver, pas de chien svp. Nous passerons le chapeau à la fin de la visite.
Pour informations : info@sht.ca

Lang Pioneer Village 28th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show
2025-07-13 10:00 - 16:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Witness a timeline of transportation as enthusiasts from across Ontario showcase their antique and classic cars and vintage motorcycles during the 28th Annual Transportation Day Car & Motorcycle Show, taking place on Sunday, July 13 from 10 am to 4 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum.
Hop aboard a horse-drawn wagon ride or leisurely peruse the cars, trucks, and motorcycles of every make and model as you stroll through the historic village. Be sure to cast your vote for your favourite! Throughout the village, learn about how transportation has evolved over the years and the roles various trades played in the development of transportation methods.
View a variety of historic demonstrations including rope making, weaving on the Jacquard loom, log hand hewing, Grist Mill demonstrations, and more. Take part in some schoolyard games and races, and make a craft to take home with you at the
Ayotte Cabin. Kids can play in the corn sandbox or colour a picture in the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage
Building (PCAHB) Great Hall and enter it into a colouring contest. Witness a tongue-in-cheek suffrage meeting at the Town
Hall, and don’t forget to check out the displays brought by the Peterborough County City Paramedics.
Enjoy music from the 50s to 80s with DJ Del and Jenny Jams in the PCAHB courtyard. Also in the PCAHB courtyard, the
Keene Lions Club food truck will be selling BBQ goods (cash only), Ben’s Kettle Corn will be popping up fresh kettle corn,
and Snowie Canada will be selling snow cones and lemonade. Refreshments and sweet treats will be available for
purchase throughout the day at the Keene Hotel, or pick up some fresh Empire Cheese curd and bread in the Cheese
Factory to take home with you.
Admission is $17 for adults, $12 for students and seniors (60+), $9 for youths (ages 5-14), free for
children under 5. Family admission is also available for $45 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths ages 5-14. For more
information, please visit www.langpioneervillage.ca.

Canada Black Music Archives - The Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour
2025-07-13 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-07-27 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-01 11:00 - 13:00, 2025-08-03 11:00 - 13:00
The highly anticipated Little Jamaica Music History Walking Tour is back in action! This unique and immersive look at Eglinton West’s cultural district dives into music landmarks and figures that helped create the ‘Toronto sound’.
The Canada Black Music Archives (CBMA) is pleased to announce a special addition to the 2025 season. The tour will now conclude at Monica’s Gallery with an exciting performance piece by local talents and a specially curated exhibit featuring vinyl’s, CDs, magazines, and flyers.
Performers slated so far include international reggae star, Papa Levy (July 13th); the bilingual reggae fusion stylings of Dahlia Anderson (July 27th) ; educator and pannist, Pat McNeilly, aka Panman Pat (August 1st), and former lead singer for the Arsenals, Dave Vassell, aka Comfort (August 3rd).
Don’t miss your chance to witness living history. Join the CBMA this summer and feel the beat of Little Jamaica!
This year’s remaining dates are July 13th & 27th, August 1st, 3rd & 17th, and September 7th & 21st.
To sign-up or learn more visit our website.

Mattawa Museum - Voyageur Days Weekend
2025-07-24 - 2025-07-27 | Mattawa Museum, 285 First St., Mattawa, Ontario, P0H 1V0, Canada
Events at the Mattawa Museum all Weekend for Voyageur Days!
Rock & paddle painting
Giftshop featuring works by local artisans
Souvenirs & gifts
VR dog sled ride
Explore exhibits to discover local history and stories
Book your time in the ESCAPE ROOM
NEW – try our Dancing Square
Located Outside the Museum at Explorer’s Point
MUSEUM OPEN 10AM – 4PM

Historical Society of Ottawa - Free Walking Tour: Sandy Hill
2025-07-24 10:15 - 11:45 | Laurier House National Historic Site, 335 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, K1N 7Z1, Canada
Meet at Laurier House @ 10:15 a.m. Tour of Laurier House, followed by Sandy Hill historic walking tour.
Approximately 90 minutes in total. Walking tour led by HSO member Ben Weiss.
All are welcome, but capacity is limited to 15 participants per tour. Early registration is advised. Please email us: museumclub@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
Note the closest parking lot to the Laurier House is around four blocks away; the address is 151 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa. There is also 3-hour street parking available in Sandy Hill on some streets south of Somerset.
The walking tour of Sandy Hill will be approximately 1 km. Laurier House is an accessible building.

Guelph Black Heritage Society - Bloom & Belong Summer Drop-In for BIPOC Youth
2025-07-25 16:30 - 18:30, 2025-08-01 16:30 - 18:30 | Heritage Hall, Essex Street 83, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3K9, Canada
Fridays in July & August
Heritage Hall, 83 Essex Street, Guelph
Open to youth ages 12–18
Free refreshments provided
Join us for a welcoming and empowering space where BIPOC youth can connect, create, and celebrate community all summer long. All are welcome.
Special thanks to the Upper Grand District School Board and Wellington Catholic District School Board for their generous support of this initiative.
For more information, contact: info@guelphblackheritage.ca

Lundy's Lane Historical Society Annual Commemorate Service
2025-07-25 18:30 - 19:30 | Drummond Hill Presbyterian Church, 6136 Lundy's Lane, Niagara Falls, Ontario, L2G 1T1, Canada
The Annual Commemorate Service for the Battle of Lundy’s Lane will take place at the Drummond Hill cemetery on July 25th, 2025, This year also represents the 138th Anniversary of the founding of the Lundy’s Lane Historical Society and the 211th Anniversary of the Battle of Lundy’s Lane.
6:30pm arrival/check in
7:00 pm Processional and Commemorative Service
You may confirm that you or your representative will be attending by e-mailing Society Secretary Garry Lemon garryl01@yahoo.com

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior - 6th Annual Lighthouse Carnival
2025-07-26 | Porphyry Island, Ontario, Canada
The lighthouse group will be hosting the Annual Lighthouse Carnival on the Saturday July. 26th 2025. The fundraising event features entertainment, food, lighthouse tours, film screenings and an ecological exhibit.
For tickets that include charter transportation please click here.
For tickets that do not include the charter because you are arriving by boat, click here.

La Société d'histoire de Toronto HISTORITOUR - EN VÉLO le long du Parc Tommy Thompson
2025-07-27 10:00
Départ : A l’entrée du parc Tommy Thompson située à l’extrémité sud de la rue Leslie Street (à côté des sanitaires).
Arrivée : au même endroit
Comment venir :
Stationnement disponible à l’entrée du parc (avenue Unwin).
TTC : prendre le tramway de la rue Queen, descendre à Queen’s et Leslie et descendre la rue Leslie vers le SUD
Possibilité de louer un vélo sur place
Guides : Catherine Frelin et Rolande Smith
Un circuit EN VÉLO pour découvrir une nature en plein essor sur une péninsule faîtes de débris de construction. Le parc, dont la construction a débuté dans les années 50 est aujourd’hui un des plus grands habitats naturels le long du lac Ontario et est reconnu comme une zone importante pour la conservation des oiseaux au Canada (ZICO). Contact: info@sht.ca

Sheffield Park Black History and Cultural Museum - "Freedom Realized and Delayed: The Historical Significance of Emancipation Day in Canada"
2025-07-27 14:00 - 16:00 | Simcoe Street Theatre, 65 Simcoe St, Studio 7, Collingwood, ON, L9Y 1H7, Canada
Freedom Realized and Delayed
Guest speaker Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon—renowned historian, educator, and advocate for Black history in Canada will speak to the historical significance of Emancipation Day, illuminating stories of Black resistance, resilience, and community-building in Canadian history, celebrating the richness of Black Canadian culture and contributions. An open Q&A session will allow participants to engage directly with Dr. Henry-Dixon.
Dr. Natasha L. Henry-Dixon
Dr. Natasha Henry-Dixon is an assistant professor of African Canadian History at York University. She is an award-winning author and an award-winning curriculum developer. Dr. Henry-Dixon is a recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her leadership and ongoing work to advance understanding of Black history in Ontario. As a long-time educator and community leader, Dr. Henry-Dixon’s continues to advance our collective understanding of Canada’s rich and complicated Black history. Dr. Henry-Dixon’s research and publications deal with the enslavement of Black people in Ontario, their quest for freedom, the commemoration of Emancipation Day, and Black communities in the province.
Her publications include the chapters ” ‘Sold as a Slave for Life’: Black Enslavement in Colonial Canada” (2024), “Where, Oh Where, is Bet? Locating Enslaved Africans on the Ontario Landscape” (2022), “Chloe Cooley: A Black Woman Enslaved in Niagara” (2021); the books Emancipation Day: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (June 2010), Talking about Freedom: Celebrating Freedom in Canada (2012), a number of youth-focused titles, and several entries for the Canadian Encyclopaedia on African Canadian history. Recently, her special biographical series with the Dictionary of Canadian Biography on the lives of a select number of Black people enslaved in colonial Ontario was released. Dr. Henry-Dixon’s most recent public history projects include the self-guided walking tour, Tracing Mary Ann Shadd Cary’s Footsteps in Mid‑19th Century Black Toronto, curated and launched in Fall 2024. Her multifaceted work reflects her unwavering commitment to researching, preserving, and sharing the histories of Black Canadians.

Oxford Historical Society - “Growing Stronger Together: A Celebration of Oxford County’s Past” Book Launch
2025-07-30 13:00 - 15:00 | Oxford County Archives, 82 Light St., Woodstock, ON, N4S 6G9, Canada
Folklore, true crime, heroes and Elvis: Oxford County’s most noteworthy
moments are captured in, “Growing Stronger Together: A Celebration of
Oxford County’s Past,” a new book by the Oxford County Archives that
celebrates the 175th anniversary of the County’s incorporation.
A collection of stories about local people, events and communities, the
book has its origins in an Archives blog started during the COVID-19
pandemic to share interesting stories about the County’s past. It
features articles and historical research from multiple contributors and
was curated by Oxford County Archivist Liz Dommasch.
The public book launch for “Growing Stronger Together: A Celebration of
Oxford County’s Past” takes place this month:
When: Wednesday, July 30, 2025 from 1:00 – 3:00pm
1:30pm: Comments from Deputy Warden Brian Petrie and book excerpts
read by County Archivist Liz Dommasch
Where: Oxford County Archives (Governor’s House building)
82 Light Street, Woodstock N4S 7Y3
Phone: 519-539-9800 x3071
Copies of the book will be on sale at the event for $45.00 each.
The book will also be available for purchase online at
www.oxfordcounty.ca/archives, at the Ingersoll and Tillsonburg
branches of Oxford County Library, Oxford County Archives, and at the
Customer Service desk in the Oxford County Administration Building.

Emancipation Festival - Celebrating the 163rd Emancipation Festival – August 1 - 3
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03
Join us to celebrate the 163rd Owen Sound Emancipation Festival and commemorate Emancipation Day. Festivities include Speaker’s Corner (Grey Roots Museum & Archives on August 1), Picnic & Festival (Harrison Park on August 2) and a Gospel Sunday (British Methodist Episcopal Church on August 3). Excited to welcome and strengthen family and community connections, so come out and enjoy an amazing line-up of speakers, performers and other activities being planned for this summer signature event!
The Emancipation Festival, a not-for-profit organization, is grateful for the support from government, community organizations, businesses, individuals, volunteers and other donations to make these events possible.
For more event details, visit https://www.emancipation.ca/events or connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OwenSoundEmancipationFestival or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emancipation_festival

Nine Ships 1825 - Peter Robinson's Peterborough, Downtown Walking Tour
2025-08-01 09:30 - 12:00
This downtown walking tour led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock will paint a picture of what Peterborough looked like in Peter Robinson’s day, which he referred to as “The Depot” in 1825. The tour will end in the aptly named Peter Robinson Room at Princess Gardens for refreshments.

On Friday, August 1, the tour will also include a stop in Millennium Park to attend the Peterborough Canadian Irish Club’s unveiling of a commemorative plaque in honour of the 200th anniversary of the arrival of the Peter Robinson Irish emigrants to our region, in combination with the 50th anniversary of the PCIC.

Tickets to both tours cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. Click here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 1: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1291580404759?aff=oddtdtcreator and here to purchase tickets to the tour on August 8: www.eventbrite.ca/e/peter-robinsons-peterborough-walking-tour-tickets-1297553319909?aff=oddtdtcreator Both tours are selling out quickly and will only be run twice this year, so we recommend you purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.

NOTE: The tour will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. The tour route is on relatively flat ground but requires some walking and standing for long periods of time, so it may not be appropriate for everyone.

Nine Ships 1825 : Bicentennial Official Opening Ceremony & Irish Flag Raising
2025-08-01 13:00 - 14:30 | Peterborough Armoury National Historic Site, 220 Murray Street, Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 2S8, Canada
Our “Bicentennial Official Opening: Ceremony and Irish Flag Raising” will formally kick off our commemoration week of August 1-10 at 1pm at the Peterborough Armoury National Historic Site of Canada (220 Murray St., Peterborough). At the ceremony, you’ll hear speeches from dignitaries in our local community, from Ireland and the Irish diaspora, along with some traditional Irish music. Following the ceremony, a piper will lead the group across the street to the Peterborough City Hall, where the Irish flag will be proudly raised.

This event is free to attend but seating in the Armouries is limited, so pre-registration is required. You can register for this event on Eventbrite.

Nine Ships 1825 : Heritage Fair and Welcome Hub Opening
2025-08-01 15:00 | Peterborough Knights of Columbus Hall, 317 Hunter Street West, Peterborough, ON, K9H 2M1, Canada
This event will feature a welcome from dignitaries, traditional Irish and regional folk music, light refreshments, and a chance to socialize with other visitors and the organizations who will have displays at the Heritage Fair.

The fair is free to attend, but we encourage you to pre-register at Eventbrite

Peterborough Canadian Irish Club 50th Anniversary Celebration -The Grand Irish Gathering
2025-08-02 19:00 - 23:00 | Canadian Canoe Museum, 2077 Ashburnham Dr, Peterborough, ON, K9L 1P8, Canada
Come celebrate 50 years of Irish spirit, community and tradition.
Join us for the biggest Irish party of the year -featuring,music, and memories.
Let’s honor our past and toast to the future.
Saturday August 2, 2025
7-11 pm
Canadian Canoe Museum
Band – Hunt the Hare
Self-Guided Museum Tour Included
Tickets can be bought online through EventBrite or by calling 705-808-2572

Historical Society of Ottawa - Museum Club Event: Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
2025-08-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Road, Cumberland, ON, K4C 1G3, Canada
Join us for a special afternoon, mingling with fellow members and exploring this fascinating historic village — stepping back in time to the 1920s and 1930s.
Adults: $9.14
Seniors (65 and over)/Students (with full-time ID)/Youth (17 and under): $6.47
Children (5 and under): Free
Family (Up to 2 adults, accompanying children from same household): $23.15
All are welcome! Pre-payment not required.
We would appreciate if you would send us an email to let us know that you’ll be joining us: museumclub@historicalsocietyottawa.ca
Transportation not included. Free parking on-site.
Please contact us by July 28. 2025 if interested in participating in carpooling (as driver or passenger).
Canteen and gift shop on-site.
The Cumberland Heritage Village Museum is a living-history museum that showcases life in the 1920s and 30s with dozens of heritage and true-to-the-era reproduction buildings.
Accessibility:
14 exhibition spaces are accessible
Wheelchair available for visitors
Accessible seating available
Bilingual content & staff available
High-contrast and large text signage available.
Directional signage available
Free admission for support person

Nine Ships 1825 - The Story of Peterborough's First Cemetery Downtown Walking Tour
2025-08-04 10:00 - 12:00
This downtown walking tour, led by local historians Elwood Jones and Don Willcock, will tell the story of Peterborough’s first cemetery, which was located in what is now the site of Confederation Park, the Armouries, and the former Peterborough Collegiate. Established in 1825 and used as a cemetery until 1854, the grounds have had a long history which will be highlighted in detail on this tour.

Tickets to this tour cost $20 each and can be purchased on Eventbrite. The tour is selling out quickly and will only be run once this year, so we recommend you purchase your tickets soon to avoid disappointment.

NOTE: The tour will run rain or shine so please dress appropriately for the weather. The tour route is on relatively flat ground but requires some walking and standing for long periods of time, so it may not be appropriate for everyone.
