Halton Hills Newspapers

Independent & Free Press (Georgetown, ON), 28 Jun 2018, Canada Day, p. 10

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HAPPYCanada DAY10 JULY 2018 Happy Canada Day!Happy Canada Day! from your local real estate agents *sales representative **broker ***broker of record Vasko Nedanovski** Darlene Karolidis* 647.333.9628 905.702.4405 vasko@royallepage.ca 'Happy Canada Day Halton Hills' Happy Canada Day! Jill Johnson* Britney Hack* Come see us at our new office 521 Main St., Glen Williams 289.642.2660 www.TheJohnsonGroupRealEstate.com Helen Pavlopoulos* * Effie Dimou* 647.258.5331 416.991.4247 www.haltonpropertysisters.com 'Have a wonderful Canada Day' Happy Canada Day Halton Hills! Helen McLean* 905.691.8934 www.HomesByHelen.ca Heather Morison ASA CIA CLHMS** 905.873.4266 www.REresource.ca "Your Real Estate Resource With 40 Years Experience" Celebrating Canada Day! Deborah Pierce* 416.727.1872 debpierce@royallepage.ca www.callpierci.com 'Happy Canada Day to Everyone!' Happy Canada Day! Peter Scholz** 416.402.1954 peterscholz@royallepage.ca JENN RosaRt* 416.602.8969 www.THINKJ-RO.ca 'Have a Happy Canada Day!'Happy Canada Day from the Independent and Free Press! A Slice ofHistoric Life 1 Experiencing history in action at a historic site, be it a military fort, a recreated historic village or cultural institution, is a great way to learn about the roots of our nation as well as First Nations. Take time this summer to visit some of the many living history attractions in Southern Ontario and beyond. Here's a sample of what's available to explore. 1 7 649 8 5 2 310 STAINTE-MARIE AMONG THE HURONS: Located on the shores of the Wye River, Sainte-Marie's history dates back to the 17th century. More than 25 buildings have been recreated on their original locations. � e site provides visitors with a sense of Indigenous life in the 1600s. � roughout July and August, Sainte-Marie among the Hurons o� ers demonstrations and "hands-on" activities. � ese include 17th century � re-starting, historic clothing and medicine, native games, 17th century music, historic cooking, and more. Additional activities for children will feature quill pen writing. Located along the shores of Georgian Bay near Midland, Ontario and sur- rounded by wooded hills, this was the ancestral homeland of the Huron Wendat nation, a branch of the Iroquoian family. Stainte-Marie among the Hurons is open daily from May to October. (www.saintemarieamongthehurons.on.ca) • Event: Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 8, 9 Georgian Bay Native Friendship Centre will present its annual Pow Wow held at Sainte-Marie Park. Check the website for updates for this event. SPRUCE LANE FARM: A day in the life of a local fruit farmer at the turn of the century is o� ered at Bronte Creek Provincial Park's Spruce Lane Farm. With a house furnished and decorated in classic Victorian style, the farm brings pioneer times to life. To get the full experience, Spruce Lane Farm o� ers Hands-On Heritage summer programs for guests to try tasks such as spinning, jam making, weaving and Victorian games. Spruce Lane Farm is located on the border of Burl- ington and Oakville. (brontecreek.org) • Event: Learn about the ghostly side of Spruce Lane Farm during a guided ghost walk. Hear stories about strange ideas Victorians had about death and witness some of the paranormal experiences at the farm. Ghost walks are held on two Sunday nights in August, every 15-20 minutes. 2 life. To get the full experience, Spruce Lane Farm o� ers life. To get the full experience, Spruce Lane Farm o� ers Hands-On Heritage summer programs for guests to try tasks such as spinning, jam making, weaving and Victorian games. Spruce Lane Farm is located on the border of Burl- ington and Oakville. (brontecreek.org) • Event: Learn about the ghostly side of Spruce Lane Farm 2 Playing with old-fashioned toys at Spruce Lane Farm. Metroland File Photo 3 DUNDURN NATIONALHISTORIC SITE: Hamilton's Dundurn Castle is built on the site of a former British military encampment circa1813. Th e stately mansion was once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, who was a railway magnate, lawyer and Premier of the United Canadas from 1854 until 1856. Today, the museum showcases the fam- ily who lived in the house, and the servants who worked there. Take part in historic events, cooking workshops and guided tours. Dundurn National Historic Site is open from 12 to 4 p.m. everyday, and is closed on Mondays. www.hamilton.ca • Event: Learn about garden- ing from today, and in the past with the Historic Gar- den Tours every Saturday and Sunday all summer at Dundurn National Historic Site. Enjoy the views of the garden, historic stories, and sta� in costumes. � e event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. and admission is free. part in historic events, cooking • Event: Learn about garden- ing from today, and in the past with the Historic Gar- den Tours every Saturday Looking north toward Dundurn Castle in 1964. Hamilton Spectator Archives workshops and guided tours. Dundurn National Historic Site is open from 12 to 4 p.m. Site is open from 12 to 4 p.m. everyday, and is closed on Mondays. www.hamilton.ca • Event: Learn about garden- ing from today, and in the past with the Historic Gar- den Tours every Saturday and Sunday all summer at Dundurn National Historic Site. Enjoy the views of the garden, historic stories, and sta� in costumes. � e event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. event runs from 2 to 3 p.m. and admission is free. Alyssa Waltenbury of Midland in character chopping wood. File Photo

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