The Bronte Historical Society is a volunteer run non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preserving. Volunteers manage the historic Sovereign House as a heritage display centre. Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the restored rooms with artifacts, photographs, archival documents and memorabilia.
Royal Botanical Gardens RBG is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature. Teach the public and educate school children about the importance of plants and nature, and how to be environmental stewards in their community Create display gardens which beautify our region landscape and teach people how to transfer best practices into their own backyard.
Royal Botanical Gardens (RBG) is the largest botanical garden in Canada, a National Historic Site, and registered charitable organization with a mandate to bring together people, plants and nature.
Hamiltons first Waterworks pays tribute to the social and working life of the early industrial revolution and the spirit of Canadas Ambitious City. The museum preserves the oldest surviving Canadian built 70 ton stationary steam engines, one of which is set in motion daily for demonstration purposes. Experience on demand guided tours and special events for the whole family including drop in programming during Family Day, March Break and Christmas, and Live Steamer Days in partnership with the Golden Horseshoe Live Steamers from May through October. Please note that due to the historic nature of the Waterworks, many areas are not fully accessible to strollers or wheelchairs; please call ahead for details.
Our Mission
The Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre is committed to being a dynamic local point of community interaction through public programming, heritage conservation, research & education initiatives in a welcoming, authentic, and sustainable way.
Our Vision
Continuing the legacy provided by the early settler families and museum founders, the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre is a unique focal point of community partnerships, appreciations and interpretation for the Town and its heritage preservation. As such, the Whitchurch-Stouffville Museum & Community Centre enables and empowers its diverse audience to:
Gather and celebrate with community members
Develop a shared sense of community and understanding of societal development in Canada
Learn about the many cultures who have shaped & continue to shape our community
Connect to the past
Contribute to local preservation