About the Venue

Situated in Rockton, Ontario, just 30 minutes north of downtown Hamilton and a few minutes from the Rockton World’s Fair grounds, Westfield Heritage Village is a living history experience. A filming location for the popular Anne of Green Gables film series, here is where you can explore the history of southern Ontario with over 35 historical buildings, a rare steam locomotive and 120 hectares of picturesque nature trails. Visitors can travel through our dynamic past from the early European and Iroquois settlement of the Georgian period, through the industrialization of the Victorian period and into the rapidly changing turn of the 19th century. The entire family will enjoy an historical adventure through homes, businesses, trades, and the traditional farming, military and cultural life of the times by engaging in demonstrations, stories and special events brought alive by friendly costumed interpreters.

Owned by the City of Hamilton and operated by the Hamilton Conservation Authority, Westfield Heritage Village is open to the public Sundays and holidays in March until the end of October. Year round school programs range from pioneer life to archaeology to paleontology to media studies.

Facilities

Westfield Heritage Village is easy to get around and maintains several handicapped accessible buildings. Food services are still being confirmed but they will include light fare at our fully air conditioned Ironwood Tea House, treats at the General Store and other light food and snacks offerings from a selection of service clubs such as Rotary. We also invite our visitors to pack a picnic lunch, if that is their preference.

Washroom facilities include full services with children’s change tables, and portolets.

Normally, pets are welcome at Westfield Heritage Village but on the day of the Telling Tales Festival, pets are not allowed.

Smoking indoors is prohibited.

The Hamilton Conservation Authority is a corporate body established under the Conservation Authorities Act of Ontario, to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of resources, in partnership with its member municipalities and the province. The Hamilton Conservation Authority assumes no responsibility whatsoever for personal injury or loss or damage to vehicles or personal property of any kind.

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