Always a fun event!

Gananoque "Crafts on the River", Aug 30, 2025: One of the best markets in the area. Discover unique handcrafted treasures from local artisans. Town Hall Park 10am - 4pm (Every Saturday until September 27th).

What can government transport receipts tell us about the #IrishFamine #migration? Laura J. Smith dives deep into overlooked records to trace the lives of those displaced by one of history’s greatest tragedies. Read the new Champlain Society Findings at: bit.ly/CSfindA25

Coming up in September - and remember you can go to the FHF website and join online! #heritage #history #wolfeisland #ygk

Welcome back to school!

Step into the heart of one of Canada's most iconic journeys with Bill Vigars. In this moving episode, Vigars shares untold stories from behind the scenes of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope – the courage, chaos, and connection. Listen now: bit.ly/WTYa2825

Report urges Kingston to rethink official plan update amid signs of a weakening economy #ygk thewhig.com/news/local-new…

📖 On September 11, let yourself be swept away by stories that build bridges between the country’s language communities. Take part in the #OfficialLanguages Day event: Uniting Around Canadian Books — catalogue.csps-efpc.gc.ca/product?catalo… OL Champions LO Canada School of Public Service Linguistic Duality(LDN)/Dualité Linguistique(RDL) TBS Canada #OLDay

Our next WALKING TOUR explores the prestigious historic neighbourhood of ISLAND PARK DRIVE—opened in 1923 + since home to many prominent Canadians! Many of its original homes remain preserved today. Join us SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 | Details + Registration @ shop.heritageottawa.org/en/2025-walkin…

Coming soon - a newly designated property in the rural area of #ygk! Definitely worth seeing. #heritage #historic #bankhouse #oha

Michael A. McDonnell reveals the vital role played by the native peoples of the Great Lakes in the history of North America on the Champlain Society Witness to Yesterday podcast . Listen now: bit.ly/WTYs1225 #IndigenousHistory #GreatLakes #NorthAmericanHistory

Riots. Rebellion. A burning Parliament. Yet #LordElgin stood firm—for #democracy. Barbara Messamore’s Champlain Society Findings dives into the dramatic events of 1849 and how one man’s resolve helped shape Canada’s future. bit.ly/CSFindS25 #CanadianHistory

Coming up!

Join us for THESE WALLS CAN TALK: STORIES FROM HINTONBURG'S BUILT HERITAGE – a FREE lecture presentation by students from Carleton University! October 15 via ZOOM | Pre-Registration required on our website @ bit.ly/3VKT8cd

In this episode of the Champlain Society Witness to Yesterday #podcast Nicole O'Byrne speaks with Alan MacEachern about his book Becoming #GreenGables: The Diary of Myrtle Webb and Her Famous Farmhouse. Listen now: bit.ly/WTYs1925

Happy #OntarioAgricultureWeek! As these photos show, women have long played important roles on Ontario farms. From growing and harvesting crops to raising livestock, maintaining machinery, and much more, women continue to cultivate Ontario's agricultural industry. Ontario Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness

My first history book, Canada's Main Street: The Epic Story of the Trans-Canada Highway, explores the history of the Trans-Canada Highway and its epic construction. Find it at most bookstores, your local library and online 👇 sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/canada…

The FHF is excited to partner w/ Dr. Marcus Letourneau in offering his "Introduction to Heritage Planning" course. This is being run in partnership with the FHF & the Perth Academy of Building Arts and Science, & will run in #ygk on Nov 21, 22, 28 & 29, 2025. #heritage