Need something to do on the April 11th PA Day? Come down to the CWHC for a variety of activities!

We’ll be open from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Friday April 11th to provide a fun way to give the kids something to do while they have the day off! In addition to our regular exhibits, we’ll have a selection of activities including scavenger hunts, crafts, and painting! Not just any painting though: paint your own mini model Ancaster or wooden magnet with teh Chi-Cheemaun on it!

Most activities are included with entry to the museum. The painting activities will have a small charge for materials. We have a limited number of models and magnets, so it is reccomended that you contact us to reserve one if you want to take part in that activity.

For more information and questions, please call 519-371-3333 or email info@waterfrontheritage.ca.

This event is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons for Seniors Program.

With 2024 coming to an end, it’s the perfect time to renew or sign up for a VIP membership with the Community Waterfront Heritage Centre! VIP memberships are a great way to support the museum while getting some benefits in return.

VIP Memberships grant you a number of fun perks! You will have free entry to the museum, a discount on some gift shop items, a 1 hour research credit for research conducted by CWHC staff, and voting rights at the AGM.

You can sign up for a VIP membership a number of ways. The easiest is to use this online form. If you would like to sign up in person, email info@waterfrontheritage.ca or call 519-371-3333 to arrange a time to come in. If you are a renewing member, you can also send an e-transfer to info@waterfrontheritage.ca, and include a note in the memo field that it is for your membership renewal.

An individual VIP membership is $25, and a family membership (including 2 adults and 3 youth) is $40. If you have any questions about VIP memberships, don’t hesitate to ask!

The Community Waterfront Heritage Centre will be open on Saturdays starting in April. As the snow disappears from the harbour, we couldn’t wait until May to start making more opportunities for people to visit! We will be open each Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. It will be a great chance to get a sneak peek at some of the changes starting to happen in the galleries for the summer.

Visits by appointment will still be available for other days of the week. If you would like to arrange a visit to the CWHC, please contact us by phone at 519-371-3333 or by email at info@waterfrontheritage.ca.

As the summer approaches, it’s the perfect time to adopt an artifact at the CWHC! Our “Adopt and Artifact” program is a great way to support the museum while also learning more about your favourite pieces!

When you adopt an artifact from our collection, not only will you receive an adoption certificate, but you’ll also get your name and support listed alongside the artifact in our galleries! You will also receive a write-up of the artifact’s history and significance to the museum, along with a tax receipt for supporting the museum.

Artifact adoptions are available in four tiers: Bronze ($25), Silver ($50), Gold ($75) and Platinum ($100). Most of the collection is available to adopt at these tiers, with the exception of the larger items in the outdoor collection. At the Gold and Platinum Tiers, you will also be able to receive a special tour of the museum where you will learn all about how we store and manage the artifacts in our collection.

To Learn more about artifact adoption, you can reach out to curator@waterfrontheritage.ca.