DUNDURN CASTLE
610 York Boulevard, Hamilton, ON L8R 3E7 DIRECTIONS
Since 1835
Here’s The Deal:
Dundurn Castle is one of the famous historical sites in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. The 40-room Italianate-style villa featured the latest conveniences of gaslighting and running water. This 1,700-square-metre house took three years and $175,000 to build and was completed in 1835. This renowned heritage site features unique indoor rental venues from the early 1800s to the modern day. The staff gives you a fantastic tour and explains a lot of rich history behind the architecture. The estate is well maintained, and considerable effort has been invested in ensuring historical presentation accuracy. The house is full of excellent rooms to discover, each with a unique story to explore. In addition, this finest landmark has a farm, open in summer, where you can see old farming techniques. However, Duntern Castle is the perfect way to take guests out of town and explore some history as they marvel at the life of a wealthy family 150+ years ago. Guests can enjoy virtual or group tours here.
SPECIALTY:
Artifacts, Gardens, Gas Lighting and Running Water, Guided, Group and Virtual Tour, Historic Sites, House, Castle, Outdoor Events, Rentals, Workshops, Field Trips, Corporate Rentals, Weddings & Social Gatherings
Price: Adults (18-59): $14.25
Seniors (60 & above): $12.25
Students (13-17): $12.25
Children (6-12): $8.75
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HAMILTON MUSEUM OF STEAM & TECHNOLOGY
900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton, ON L8H 7N2 DIRECTIONS
Since 1977
Here’s The Deal:
Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is a well-known historic site of Canada situated in Hamilton, Ontario. The Museum witnessed the social and mechanical life of Canada's early industrial revolution. The Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology is recognized as one of Canada's National Historic Sites of 1977. Housed in a 150-year-old Waterworks, this National Historic Site preserves two 70-ton steam-powered water pumping engines, perhaps the oldest surviving Canadian-built engines. This famous monument is one of the best examples of Canadian architecture and it is an industrial waterworks structure built in the Victorian style. It is a fantastic heritage showing the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the late 1800s. The place has excellent educational displays and interactive events to keep young minds engaged. The museum interprets Hamilton’s relationship with water, steam power and industrialization. The landmark also offers guided & group tours, public programs and special events.
SPECIALTY:
Weddings, Scouts, Museum, Guided and Group Tours, Events, Workshops and Exhibitions, Guides, Social Studies, History and Geography, Field Trip Planner & Birthday-Parties
Price: Adults (18 to 59): $8.75
Seniors (60 and above): $7.50
Students (13 to 17): $7.50 17 Students must show valid student ID
Children (6 to 12): $5.25
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WHITEHERN HISTORIC HOUSE & GARDEN
41 Jackson Street West, Hamilton, ON L8P 1L3 DIRECTIONS
Since 1850
Here’s The Deal:
Whitehern Historic House & Garden is the finest example of an entire historic home in Canada. Three generations of the McQuesten family lived at Whitehern from 1852 until 1968. The building's architecture reflects an intriguing look at Hamilton, Ontario's history and 20th-century Canadian heritage. This finest landmark has many original furnishings and beautifully restored rooms of the original family of prominence and importance to the City. Whitehern contains elements from many periods, including Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian. The museum provides a brief history of Hamilton's most influential and wealthy families over many years. Costumed guides offer tours of this Victorian-era home with original furnishings from many periods. The Whitehern Historic House & Garden team hosts various events, workshops and exhibitions at Whitehern Historic House & Garden throughout the year. Whitehern Historic House & Garden offers free admission options.
SPECIALTY:
Historic House Museum and Places, Exhibitions, Social Gatherings, Corporate Rentals, Wedding, Workshops, Birthday Parties, Workshops, Field Trips, Group, Guided & Virtual Tours