Events Calendar

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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...

Join Toronto's First Post Office, the York Pioneer Historical Society and the Riverdale Historical Society to commemorate Simcoe Day, named in honour of the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada and a leader of the early Anti-Slavery movement. Enjoy artefact displays, learn about the early history of our City from local authors and purchase their...

The Toronto History Lecture was inaugurated in 2011 in memory of well-known local and family historian Paul McGrath and his love for telling people about Toronto and its past. Toronto Branch assumed responsibility for the lecture series in 2012, ensuring that it will continue as an annual event for years to come. It is free...

En partenariat avec Lost Rivers Harbourfront ouest – Partie 1 Le mercredi 6 août 2025 à 18h30 Départ: Le quai Spadina, à l’angle sud-ouest de l’avenue Spadina et Queen’s Quay, devant le marais. Arrivée: À l’intersection des rues Bathurst et Queen’s Quay. Guide: Paul Overy Cette marche sur le bord du lac nous permettra de...

Join guest speaker, Ingo Nessel, FRPSC, FRPSL, Vice-President & Secretary, Executive Director of the Vincent Graves Greene Philatelic Research Foundation, as he explores the history and release of Canada's 1985-1989 50 cent Parliament Stamp Books. Pre-registration is required and spots are limited! About Our Speaker:  International exhibitor, author and speaker, Ingo G. Nessel has been...

Join our Museum Coordinator as we explore some of the major riots, uprisings, and upsets that occurred in the Town of York and the early City of Toronto throughout the 18th and 19th centuries, and the outcomes that led to lasting societal and political changes. This tour is part of our Annual Summer Walking Tour Series....

Join our Museum Coordinator and explore the beginnings of the area that would become the Town of York, the events leading up to the War of 1812, the Battle of York, its aftermath, and everyday living conditions while we walk the original 10 blocks of the early city. This tour is part of our Annual Summer...

Milk Stories: Remembering the Dairies of Oshawa Do you remember the days of horse-drawn milk deliveries? When the milkman would quietly leave fresh milk and dairy products on your door step while you slept? Between 1907 and 1970, Oshawa was home to numerous dairies that made this tradition possible. Join us by the shores of...

Meet at south end of Chief William Commanda Bridge @ 5:30 p.m. Tour of the bridge and discussion of life & legacy of Chief William Commanda. Approximately 60 minutes. Walking tour led by HSO member Abbie Simpson. All are welcome, but capacity is limited to 15 participants per tour. Early registration is advised. Please email us: museumclub@historicalsocietyottawa.ca...

En partenariat avec Lost Rivers Harbourfront ouest – Partie 2 Le jeudi 14 août 2025 à 18h30 Départ : À l’angle sud-ouest des rues Bathurst et Queen’s Quay, devant le mémorial pour le parc de la Petite Norvège Arrivée : À l’angle du boulevard Lakeshore et l’avenue Strachan. Guide : Paul Overy Cette visite nous...

Celebrate the heart of the summer harvest season with a good old-fashioned Corn Roast on Sunday, August 17 from 10 am to 4 pm at Lang Pioneer Village Museum! It will be a day filled with summer harvest-themed fun that the whole family is sure to enjoy. Hop aboard a horse-drawn wagon ride and tour...

This will be an in-person event.   Description: Get ready to immerse yourself in a unique cinematic experience. Drowning in Dreams, a captivating documentary, follows Thunder Bay businessman Fred Broennle as he becomes consumed by a near-mythical mission: to raise the luxurious steam yacht Gunilda–considered the most beautiful shipwreck in the world–from its resting place 300 feet beneath...

Join our Museum Coordinator and explore the scandalous side of Little Muddy York as we walk through the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and learn about the intriguing stories that would have been the gossip of the day. Invasions, epidemics, and hangings, oh my! This tour is part of our...

Join our Museum Coordinator on this walking tour and explore the surviving built environment of the original 10 blocks of Toronto and discover how the Town of York, which started with a population of a couple hundred residents, became the City of Toronto in 1834, with a population of just under 10,000. This tour is...

Lift Every Voice and Sing at “Music Speaks” - A Joy in the City Gospel Music Workshop Whether you’re an experienced performer or someone who sings in the shower, Joy In   The City Guelph welcomes you to join a joyful, soulful, and uplifting experience. Music Speaks is a FREE gospel music workshop that is...