Nelles Manor Museum - Murder at the Manor
2023-10-21 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-22 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-23 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-27 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-28 17:30 - 19:00, 2023-10-29 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Nelles Manor Museum, Main Street West 126, Grimsby, Ontario, L3M 1R8, Canada
It is 1820 and you are visiting a beautiful Georgian Manor in Upper Canada. Suddenly there is a scream! Constables are hours away – you are the detective and must catch the murderer. With the Radcliffe family and staff all having motives – good luck!
A One Act Murder Mystery
Script by Jennifer Toews based on an Original Concept by Emily Byrne
Director Jennifer Toews
Tickets are $25 per person.

Town of York Historical Society - Ghostly Walk through Old Town
2023-10-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Toronto’s First Post Office, Adelaide Street East 260, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
Toronto is full of awesome ghost stories, haunted locations, and dark history. Join us if you dare! Brave the darkness as we head into the city to explore the ghostly haunts of the Old Town of York, and hear tales of dread and mystery from those who walked Toronto’s streets before us. The walk will proceed rain or shine, so please dress for the weather. All tours will start at Toronto’s First Post Office and end at Campbell House Museum. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited!
Please Note: There are multiple dates and times so please make sure you select carefully.
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Wellington County Museum and Archives - Cemetery Tours
2023-10-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 536, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W3, Canada
It is spooky season at the WCMA and you are invited! It’s at this time of the year where everyone loves hearing scary stories, but real history holds some of the scariest and unnerving stories. Join us as we take a trip through the real history of the House of Industry and Refuge and explore some of the more unsettling stories of inmates and staff that called this place home.
This tour takes place outside on museum grounds and at the Poor House Cemetery where over 200 inmates were laid to rest. Please be aware there are no accessibility routes for this tour.
This tour is designed for a 14+ audience.

Campbell House Museum: Tales of the Grotesque
2023-10-21 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-22 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-25 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-27 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-28 20:00 - 22:00, 2023-10-29 20:00 - 22:00 | Campbell House Museum, 160 Queen Street West, Toronto, Ontario, M5H 3H3, Canada
Once upon a midnight dreary, while I pondered, weak and weary, over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore—while I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, as of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door. “’Tis some visitor,” I muttered, “tapping at my chamber door—only this and nothing more …”
An immersive horror opera, Tales of the Grotesque invites visitors to explore Victorian Toronto through the eyes of literature’s most twisted author, Edgar Allan Poe, and come tapping at the door to the unknown.
In this haunting adaptation of the works of Edgar Allan Poe, join the visitors of the melancholy House of Usher on a candlelit journey into the macabre. Despite their apprehensions, a stubborn doctor, a resentful medium, and a murderer attend the funeral of an eccentric recluse—only to question the circumstances surrounding her untimely death. As they begin to outstay their welcome, they uncover evidence of a connection between their disturbing pasts and the sinister presence stalking their every move. With their secrets exposed, they must be willing to summon their ghosts to survive the supernatural forces at work, and confront the meddlesome housekeeper who knows more than she claims.

Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum: Famous & Infamous – Paulette Kennedy on Alex Humboldt
2023-10-23 14:00 - 15:30 | Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum, 43 Castlereagh Street, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, L0S 1J0, Canada
Join us for a program in the galleries once a month when we discuss the life and times of a famous or infamous person or event from the past.
Free admission. No reservations required.

Thunder Bay Museum - Bev Soloway - The Fur Trader's Table: A "Bill of Fare" from 18th Century Rupert's Land
2023-10-24 19:30 - 20:30 | Thunder Bay Museum, 425 Donald St E., Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 5V1, Canada
This will be an in-person event that is free to view. The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in person and it will be recorded then posted to the Museum’s YouTube at a later date.
Description:
135 years before Fort William was built, the Hudson’s Bay Company was sending fur traders to the meager posts dotting the Hudson and James Bays coastline. These men were predominantly from Scotland’s northern Orkney Islands. When the annual ship from Britain arrived in the north, it brought imported food that was expected to last the year, supplemented with local foodstuffs from around the posts. The Fur Traders’ Table takes a closer look at what imported and local foods were eaten, as well as to what extent the men sustained old world foodways while experiencing new world resources.

Speaker Bio:
Beverly Soloway, from Lakehead University’s History Department, has extensively investigated foodways during the HBC’s early years in the Sub-Arctic. Teaching Canadian history at Lakehead University, her interests include exploring how Canadians live within their time and place, including roles played by society, gender, and food.

Free Museum Admission during the event
Refreshments will be available

This lecture session is part of a the Society’s long tradition of holding free public lectures. Talks on a wide range of topics are held on the fourth Tuesday of each month at the Thunder Bay Museum from September to April.
2023-2024 Thunder Bay Museum lecture series is sponsored by the Lakehead University Department of History.

North Toronto Historical Society: Nate Hendley, "The Beatle Bandit"
2023-10-25 19:00 | Northern District Branch, Toronto Public Library, 40 Orchard View Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario, M4R 1B9, Canada
A true crime story with a North Toronto connection presented by award-winning author Nate Hendley.

Historical Society of Ottawa (Virtual): Phyllis Turner Ross: Career Women and Single Mother
2023-10-25 19:00 | online
Guest speakers: Paul Litt & Christine Jackson, Authors, ‘Phyllis Turner Ross: Career Woman and Single Mother’, Bytown Pamphlet Series #120
The story of John Napier Turner, Canada’s 17th Prime Minister, is well known. Less known is the story of his remarkable mother, Phyllis Gregory Turner Ross, a single mother who came to Ottawa in the 1930s looking for work to support her two children… and worked her way up to become the highest-ranking woman in Canada’s wartime civil service.
This speaker series presentation will take place on Zoom. See Historical Society of Ottawa website for details.
All are welcome to attend without charge.

Town of York Historical Society - The Secret Postcard Society Exhibit Opening
2023-10-26 | Toronto’s First Post Office, Adelaide Street East 260, Toronto, Ontario, M5A 1N1, Canada
A new temporary exhibit, “The Secret Postcard Society” from the Women’s Art Association of Canada will be installed and unveiled at Toronto’s First Post Office on October 26th! As a means of coping with the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis of isolation and uncertainty, a group of very talented Artists from the Women’s Art Association of Canada took to creating one of a kind postcards and mailing them to each other as a way of lifting spirits and staying socially connected. These Artists have curated their postcards into a viewable exhibition which will be on display in our museum until January. Make sure you stop by and have a look!
As a sneak peak to the exhibit, the Artists from the Secret Postcard Society will be selling their postcards to celebrate World Postcard Day on October 1st! Make sure to keep an eye out for more information on TownofYork.com!

National Trust for Canada Conference 2023 - Transforming Heritage (Ottawa)
2023-10-26 - 2023-10-28 | Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau St, Ottawa, Ontario, K1N 8S7, Canada
The annual National Trust Conference is Canada’s largest heritage learning and networking event. Held every year since 1974, the National Trust Conference brings together a wide-range of people working to keep Canada’s heritage alive: from grassroots activists and elected officials, to professionals, planners, policy makers, and property owners. Conference themes have tackled pressing issues for Canada’s heritage movement, including community revitalization, heritage tourism, sustainable development, and climate change.

Lang Pioneer Village Museum All Hallows' Eve
2023-10-27 18:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Lang Pioneer Village Museum, 104 Lang Rd, Keene, ON, K0L 2G0, Canada
Discover the origins and traditions of Halloween with an evening of spooky fun! All Hallows’ eve returns to Lang Pioneer Village Museum on Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28
from 6 pm to 9 pm each night. Immerse yourself in a 19th-century All Hallows’ Eve celebration with a modern twist.
This year’s All Hallows’ Eve event will be a hybrid of both the Museum’s Historic All Hallows’ Eve and Spooky Halloween events and will feature both historic and contemporary Halloween elements.
Hold onto your seat as a tractor and wagon takes you deeper into the darkness of the village. Witness a traditional 1890s Halloween party at the Milburn House and take part in some party games. Discover the history of coffins and body snatching at the Carpenter Shop. Do you dare feel what is lurking in the mystery crocks at the Tinsmith Shop? Find out about the origins of trick-or-treating and learn a rhyme for “soul-caking” at the Fitzpatrick House. Be sure to watch out for the man-eating plant while you are there! See the witch’s swampy brew bubbling in her cauldron over the fire and step into her lair to see her home sweet home. Make sure not to get lost if you are brave enough to enter the maze. Meet Stingy Jack at the Blacksmith Shop and listen to his sorry tale.
There are some odd things lurking in the Museum of Uncommon Phenomena by Mental Floss Sideshow at the Weaver Shop. Curious about what your future holds? If you ask her nicely, Madam Fortune just might reveal what is to come. Do you dare try a treat from the Botched Bakery? Step into the belly of the boat at the Cider Barn. Hopefully you won’t be forced to walk the plank. Enjoy music performed by Lang’s very own Dracula and get your groove on by joining the monster bash at the Agricultural Barn. Listen to the Michi Saagiig people’s tale of the Wendigo. Learn about paranormal investigations undertaken at Lang Pioneer Village Museum by ghost hunters the Paranormal Seekers and see some of the specialized equipment they use to make their discoveries.
If your nerves are rattled and making you hungry, stop by the Keene Hotel for some delicious hot chocolate and tasty treats, or visit the Peterborough County Agricultural Heritage Building for some good old comfort food – hot dogs (additional fee applies). Don’t forget to come disguised to blend in with the spirits and ghosts lurking in the Village or have your face painted onsite by
Faces by 2. Children will receive treat bags at the end of the evening to enjoy on their way home.
Enjoy an evening of spooky fun with All Hallows’ Eve, Friday & Saturday, October 27 & 28 at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! This all-ages event is sure to be a lot of fun, with just a little tom foolery to get you into the Halloween spirit. Please note that while some origin stories are quite dark, this is not a frightful experience. Admission is $15 for adults, $10 for students and seniors (60+), $7 for youths (ages 2-14), free for children under 2. Family admission is also available for $40 and includes 2 adults and up to 4 youths ages 2-14. Visitors may purchase admission in advance via the Museum’s online shop at https://lang-pioneer-village-museum.myshopify.com/, but advance purchase is not required. Parking onsite is available on a first come, first served basis. For more information on our upcoming events, please visit our website at www.langpioneervillage.ca.

Wellington County Museum and Archives - Murder Mystery
2023-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2023-10-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Wellington County Museum and Archives, Wellington Road 18 536, Fergus, Ontario, N1M 2W3, Canada
You are cordially invited to The Griffin’s 1891 Christmas Fundraiser for the new hospital wing for the House of Industry and Refuge! Come drink and be merry while you enjoy music, refreshments, and good company, all while helping us achieve our goal in raising the funds for the much-needed hospital wing. It’s sure to be a perfect evening – perfect for a murder that is!
Armed with forensic evidence and plenty of suspects, you will help solve the murder mystery at the Poor House before the party is over!
We welcome you to a Murder Mystery evening at the Wellington County Museum and Archives! This event requires registration to attend and contains 2 options for tickets. Guests may choose between a Drinking Ticket ($50 +HST) and a Designated Driver Ticket ($45 +HST). Both tickets include light hors d’oeuvres such as meats, cheeses, fruit and crackers, and dessert. The Drinking ticket comes with one pre-purchased drink with the ability to purchase more during the event. The Designated Driver ticket includes one pre-purchased non-alcoholic drink but does not include any alcohol or the ability to purchase alcohol during the event.
We encourage everyone to come dressed for the occasion and ready for Murder Mystery fun!

La Société d'histoire de Toronto - Histoires de la vallée Don selon Charles Sauriol
2023-10-29 11:00 - 13:30 | ON
Histoires de la vallée Don selon Charles Sauriol

Une marche bilingue offerte en partenariat avec Lost Rivers
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Nous vous invitons à partager avec nous l’héritage de Charles Sauriol, en explorant à pied la vallée de la rivière Don. Nous emprunterons une piste en sens unique, d’un côté de la vallée à l’autre. Charles a été à la fois naturaliste, apiculteur, planteur d’arbres, créateur d’un potager communautaire, fier Franco-Ontarien, historien et écrivain. De plus, il a consacré sa vie à des mouvements de renouveau et de protection environnementale de cette magnifique vallée. Il a été chef de file des prédécesseurs et de l’actuel Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Ce dernier continue de protéger et gérer les bassins versants de la région du Grand Toronto.

Heure et lieu de rencontre : À 11 h, à l’angle sud-est du chemin Don Mills et le
boulevard Gateway. (C’est l’intersection la plus au sud, au 705, chemin Don Mills,
où le blvd. Overlea devient Gateway). Nous serons sur la pelouse à côté de la
station-service avant de descendre dans la vallée.

Comment s’y rendre : Par TTC, deux choix possibles : Emprunter l’autobus 25 Don Mills ou 100 Flemingdon Park depuis la bouche de métro Pape. Du nord, prendre la 25 Don Mills vers le sud sur Don Mills jusqu’à Overlea, puis traverser l’intersection vers le sud et l’est pour se rendre au point de rencontre.
En voiture : il y a possiblement du stationnement sur le boulevard Gateway.

La fin : Au 73, Thorncliffe Park, à cinq minutes de marche de plusieurs lignes d’autobus de la TTC.

Guides : Floyd Ruskin (Lost Rivers) Christine Pilotte (Société) et Paul Overy (les deux).

Accessibilité : Substantielle, mais il y a quelques escaliers et des longues côtes à descendre et graver.

Toilettes : Uniquement à la fin de la promenade, au centre commercial East York Mall ou aux restos environnants.

Lieu de répit : En chemin.

Langues de communication: Il y aura deux groupes dont l’un sera animé en français et l’autre en anglais.

Renseignements additionnels : Habillez-vous selon les prévisions météo et emportez le suivant si vous le désirez : collation, bouteille d’eau et chapeau ou parapluie, selon la météo. Vous voudrez possiblement apporter des jumelles et/ou sacs et gants pour ramasser des déchets au passage.

Personne-contact pour renseignements: Paul Overy par texto au 647-229-1191.

N.B. En raison du sentier étroit à quelques endroits, nous devons nous limiter à 25 participants par groupe (francophone et anglophone).

Toronto Railway Museum - Trick-or-Train!
2023-10-29 12:00 - 17:00 | Toronto Railway Museum, 255 Bremner Blvd, Stall 17, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 3M9, Canada
On Sunday, October 29, join us for a family Halloween event from 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Get a head start on your trick-or-treating and join us for a silly, spooky story time inside the museum.
Train Car Trick-or-Treat
Pick up your TRM Trick-or-Treat passport (available by donation) to explore the museum’s train cars and get a head start on trick-or-treating. Visitors can use their TRM trick-or-treat passport to tour the museum train cars and collect some treats. Passport pick-up locations are inside the museum store in Don Station and at the museum in Stall 17.
Spooky Story Time + Craft
Tune in for silly, spooky family story time at the Toronto Railway Museum! Join us inside the museum (admission required) and listen to some railway Halloween story books read out loud. After, make your own haunted train station craft.

Merrickville District Historical Society - Rebuilding the Gates on the Rideau Canal
2023-10-31 19:00 | Merrickville Legion Hall, Main Street West 223, Merrickville, Ontario, K0G 1N0, Canada
The Merrickville and District Historical Society ever-popular Lecture Series continues in October. Please join us on Tuesday, October 31, at 7 pm at the Merrickville Legion Hall for an illustrated talk, Rebuilding the Gates on the Rideau Canal by award-winning journalist, writer and photographer, Bruce Kemp.
Have you ever wondered how the lock gates on the Rideau Canal, between Kingston and Ottawa, work? How do they continue to operate as old as they are? Who are the men and women who fix the aging timbers and mechanics?
Learn all this and more through a photographer’s eye and journalist’s reporting on how and why the timber locks, designed by Colonel John By and installed on the Rideau Canal almost 200 years ago are still with us today. See Parks Canada craftspeople working in the Rideau Canal’s Smiths Falls Gate Shop do their best to work with the same level of skill and historic precision as their predecessors.
The presenter, Bruce Kemp, as a writer and photographer, has covered everything from fine dining in Europe to the America’s Cup and voyages through the Northwest Passage. He shared his expertise in writing and photography for more than 20 years teaching at Lambton College, Sarnia, George Brown College, Toronto, Okanagan College and the Centre for Arts and Technology, Okanagan. Bruce lives in Merrickville with his wife, author, Laurie Carter and their cat, Lew.
We look forward to seeing you on October 31st (costumes not mandatory!). Come to learn and listen to an expert and enjoy a tasty Halloween sweet treat, complements of Violets on Main Bakery!
