Heritage Houses of Ontario
Visit the heritage houses and museums in your community and afar. You will be surprised by what you find out.
Everyone has a story to tell – whether of the family who built it, the architecture, the history or of the people who continue its legacy.
All are welcome!
Places
Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family...
Campbell House Museum
Toronto, Ontario
Built in 1822, Campbell House was home to Chief Justice William Campbell.
Cottonwood Mansion Museum
Ontario
Cottonwood is an Italianate-style red brick mansion built c. 1860 nestled in Selkirk, ON.
Dundurn Castle National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830’s on B...
Erland Lee (Museum) Home
Hamilton, Ontario
1808 homestead of the Lee family for over 160 years. Birth place of the W. I.
Private: Homewood Museum
Maitland, Ontario
See where seven generations of the Jones family chose to call home and immerse yourself in
Nelles Manor Museum
Grimsby, Ontario
Early Upper Canada Georgian Manor invites you to walk back in time.
Whitehern Historic House & Garden NHS
Hamilton, Ontario
Built in 1848 -McQuesten family home for three generations, from 1852-1968
Road Map
Hamilton, Ontario to Hamilton, Ontario
Popular VisitLists
A Picnic Tour Through the National Capital Region
Ottawa, Ontario to Renfrew, Ontario 7 places
Check out some of our favourite spots to enjoy a picnic and learn about Ottawa’s history.
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Discover Transcona
Winnipeg, Manitoba 2 places
Explore the history of our community by visiting these two sites in Transcona.
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Atlantic Canada’s Hidden Histories
Shelburne, Nova Scotia to Dorchester, New Brunswick 64 places
geocaches that demonstrate the rich, diverse histories of Atlantic Canada.
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Discover Niagara’s Early Settlers
Grimsby, Ontario to St. Catharines, Ontario 7 places
Take a trip back in time and explore the stories of Niagara’s early settlers.
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