Events Calendar

RHS welcomes Leslie Valpy, a heritage conservationist practitioner and Don Loucks, a Heritage Architect, to speak about their recent book, “Modest Hopes, Homes and Stories of Toronto’s workers from the 1820s to the 1920s”, which celebrates Toronto’s built heritage of row houses, semis, and cottages and the people who lived in them. Toronto’s workers’ cottages are...

Please join the Thunder Bay Historical Museum Society for a lecture from Oula Seitsonen, chair in Finnish Studies at Lakehead University, 2022‑2023. This will be a in-person event that is free to view. The lecture will be broadcast live via ZOOM for those who cannot attend in-person and recorded and posted to the Museum's YouTube at...

John Bullen, from the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum, will be presenting Life Aboard a Lancaster Bomber in WWII. This presentation will take place at the Woodstock Museum, NHS. Doors open at 6:30pm and the meeting will start at 6:45pm. This is a free public meeting, all are welcome to attend.

Guest Speaker: Merv Sarazin, Band Councillor, Pikwakanagan First Nation The Ottawa Valley has been home to the proud Algonquin people for thousands of years. Long before the arrival of Europeans, the Algonquins lived, hunted trapped, fished, socialized, and traded on both sides of the Ottawa River and along its tributaries. Councillor Merv Sarazin, direct descendant of...

Once home to upscale residences and important public services, Adelaide Street's buildings later housed light industries such as publishing. There are still examples of the detached and row housing that dominated west of Yonge in the late 1800s. The financial district extends to Adelaide and the condo scene here is ever-changing as architectural historian Marta...

The Thunder Bay Museum and Age BIG invite you to be a volunteer storyteller in our legacy project “PLACES & FACES:  Gathering Older Adults’ Stories of Connecting, Belonging, Placemaking in Thunder Bay”. What is the Project? We are seeking applications from 7 older adults who want to share a story about a favourite place you sought out during...

We are thrilled to announce the speakers and dates for the Town of York Historical Society's "Annual Author Series"! Presentations will begin promptly at 7pm and will be followed by a short question and answer period. This year, you have the option between joining us via Zoom or in-person. About this event: Dr. Mark G....

Ted Barris will be a guest speaker Thursday December 1, 2022 at 7:00 pm upstairs at the Streetsville Legion Branch 139. He will be speaking on his newly published book, The Battle of the Atlantic, the longest battle of WWII and one which involved many Canadian veterans.  He says he wrote it while we were all confined by Covid. The...

Please Note: This event will be on Zoom, not in person.  It is open to the public but advance signup is required as follows: -- Click on this link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqdOqsqT4vHtyZlBpj2dSw2Jfta7kSmo0l -- Provide your name and email address on the registration page -- You will receive a confirmation email from Zoom (on our behalf) with information about joining the...

Join us during Ameliasburgh’s Christmas in the Village event and meet with a couple of our ancestors. Details to follow.

The Model Railroad Club of Toronto invites you to visit our holiday shows. We've been busy creating new scenes and architecture!   Inspired by the Central Ontario Railway, MRCT captures some of the flavour of Central Ontario Railway on our layout through industries and natural features, and by naming passenger cars after towns along the...

Friends of the South Grey Museum was incorporated by affiliation with the Ontario Historical Society in 2013. Join the Friends of the South Grey Museum as we pay homage to Agnes Campbell Macphail — the Lady from Grey —on Saturday evening, December 3, 2022, at Annesley United Church, Markdale. Doors open at 6:30 pm: program...

The Model Railroad Club of Toronto invites you to visit our holiday shows. We've been busy creating new scenes and architecture!   Inspired by the Central Ontario Railway, MRCT captures some of the flavour of Central Ontario Railway on our layout through industries and natural features, and by naming passenger cars after towns along the...

7 fantastic speakers from across Canada will discuss their favourite winter holiday foods & festivities and the traditions they celebrate. About this event Returning for a second year, this online event, taking place on subsequent Sundays in December, will surely get you feeling festive. Seven different speakers from across Canada will be discussing December food...

Speaker: Sandra Lucs In 1834, Dr. Henry Orton immigrated to Guelph, seeking to escape the English class system and attracted by the prospect of land ownership. Sandra Lucs has focused her M.A. studies on an investigation into the life of Dr. Orton. The contents of his memoirs and 85 letters written between 1834 and 1854...

“A Biography of Charles William Jefferys” — Presentation by Richard Fiennes-Clinton In-person and on Zoom; Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcu2hqjMpH9U-HYnzfkzJwg6_0TokV_Gv Charles William Jefferys was an illustrator who is best remembered for his drawings, sketches and paintings of Canadian history. In the 1920s, 1930s and 1940s, he published several books of meticulously researched historical imagery. This work included information...

The Weston Historical Society will be hosting its 40th Annual Old-fashioned Christmas Carol & Hymn Sing Wednesday, December 7, 2022, 7:30 – 9:30 pm Weston Park Baptist Church, 1871 Weston Road RSVP:  weston.on.hs@gmail.com All Are Welcome! Refreshments will be served after the event. Donations of non-perishable item would be greatly appreciated for the Weston Area Emergency Support.

Join us on December 8th for a festive evening as we learn about the Christmas traditions of days gone by! Many of us who celebrate Christmas have traditions that we feel are steeped and time honoured. But most of them aren't as old as we might think. Hardly any of the Christmas traditions that we...

Back by popular demand, the Holiday Artisan Market brings together local artisan makers so you can discover unique, one of a kind gifts. Celebrate the season on the grounds of historic John Mckenzie House. A perfect venue to discover a wide range of artisan makers; gift cards, paintings and prints, pottery, chocolate, jewelry, wearables and...

-- Meet Santa and receive a gift -- Take your own picture of your children with Santa -- Christmas treats beside the fire -- Play board games -- Fun for the Family with Free admission Donations for the Food Bank are Appreciated For information: call 905-814-5958

7 fantastic speakers from across Canada will discuss their favourite winter holiday foods & festivities and the traditions they celebrate. About this event Returning for a second year, this online event, taking place on subsequent Sundays in December, will surely get you feeling festive. Seven different speakers from across Canada will be discussing December food...

Heritage leaders and historic places are increasingly recognizing the imperative to build relationships, reach new audiences and make space for narratives that tell a more inclusive story of Canada. It can be difficult to know where to start this process, and the National Trust is offering a series of webinars to introduce these concepts and...

Join us for an extra special Tuesday Night at the Museum! This year, we are hosting A Winter’s Eve Light – a celebration of lights and nature. You are welcome at the Museum of Lennox and Addington to enjoy the outdoors and see a special performance by NorthFIRE Circus Arts. This high energy fire show, with beautifully choreographed...

Members and Friends of the Ontario Black History Society are invited to attend the Annual General Meeting on Wednesday December 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Please Note: Only members in good financial standing of the Ontario Black History Society are able to vote. For more information email admin@blackhistorysociety.ca or call 416-867-9420 Location: TBD

Join us for “Train Tracks to Ski Tracks”, an online lecture on December 15! The Craigleith Station has welcomed travellers since the 1880s. Tourist travellers to the area initially took the waters and the air for their health and enjoyed local spas along the rail line. However, with the development of the ski industry along...

In the heritage and cultural sectors, grants can be a critical source of funding to help you build and grow your project. But, how do you find the right fit? And, what are funders looking for? In this webinar, we’ll help you navigate the world of grants, giving you helpful tips that take you from...

Join us at the Museum for a fun and festive holiday shopping experience! In partnership with the Downtown Napanee 15th Annual Late Night Shopping Party, the Museum will be open late for you to get some holiday shopping done while enjoying our exhibits and beautifully decorated holiday Courtyard. Admission to the Museum is FREE. We...

Get a taste of Christmas cheer at the Roundhouse on December 18! On December 18, join the Toronto Railway Museum at the Roundhouse Farmers’ Market to enjoy a set of Christmas performances that will brighten the hearts of young and old! Capture the moment with a Christmas picture with Santa, sip a festive drink, and...

Roam the Market with us on an informal tour as we present our yearly reports at stops along the way. Have a coffee! Do some shopping! Ask us questions about Market history! Meet at 80 Bellevue Avenue RSVP: info@kmhs.ca

The Model Railroad Club of Toronto invites you to visit our holiday shows. We've been busy creating new scenes and architecture!   Inspired by the Central Ontario Railway, MRCT captures some of the flavour of Central Ontario Railway on our layout through industries and natural features, and by naming passenger cars after towns along the...

Need some excitement in your holiday break? We are bringing two of Thunder Bay's favourites together for a fun-filled afternoon! Science North will be setting up in the Thunder Bay Museum for an amazing afternoon of science-filled fun. Hands-on science activities, take-home science kits, and complete challenges for the chance to win a prize! Tour...

The Model Railroad Club of Toronto invites you to visit our holiday shows. We've been busy creating new scenes and architecture!   Inspired by the Central Ontario Railway, MRCT captures some of the flavour of Central Ontario Railway on our layout through industries and natural features, and by naming passenger cars after towns along the...