Come for a tour of the homestead that served the Lee family for six generations, spanning over 160-years. This historic home and beautiful grounds was the birthplace of the world’s first Women’s Institute and largest rural women’s movement. They provide custom tours focusing on the history of the Lee Family and their unique contribution to the Women's Institute’s founding. The Lee family recognized the need for rural women to be educated, particularly in the area of domestic science.

The Porcupine Miners Memorial was erected in 2008 to honor the memory of 594 miners who lost their lives throughout the region's history. The statue portrays a mother and two children as a symbol of the families who carry forward the legacy of their departed loved ones.

The museum is open from the first Monday in June to Labour Day, seven days a week, and operates from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Admission to the museum is free, but we welcome donations. Our staff is fully bilingual and guided tours are available. If you need more information, please do not hesitate to contact the museum.

After a morning of farm fun, enjoy a little downtime on the car ride to the Halton County Radial Railway in Milton, where vintage streetcars await! Hop on board and take a nostalgic ride through the forest cloaked in its flashiest fall colours while learning about electric transit along the way. This scenic ride offers the perfect opportunity to snap a family photo for your holiday cards!

Step back in time for the afternoon at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology. No ordinary museum, this historic waterworks building, originally built in 1859, is home to massive steam-powered machinery and hands-on experiences showcasing a fascinating era of innovation and industrial heritage. Consider timing your trip for September’s Electric City Festival, conducted in partnership with the Nikola Tesla Education Corporation. 

This museum is the best place to learn the history of farming. A visit will give you a nostalgic glimpse of our past, and a chance to think about the future. Our favourite of the nine buildings is the Heritage Village, where you can stroll through a replica of a 1930s small town complete with a saloon, garage and chapel. Pick up a self guided audio tour to further enhance your visit. 

The Centre of Excellence In Anishinaabe Education.

Our vision in creating Shingwauk Kinoomaage Gamig (University) will preserve the integrity of Anishinaabe knowledge and understanding in cooperation with society to educate the present and future generations in a positive, cooperative and respectful environment.

On your way back to Birch Island, you should definitely stop into the Sheguiandah Museum - they have artifacts that are older than the pyramids (more than 9000 years old!)