GravenhurstTour Bethune Memorial House and learn about medical pioneer, Dr. Norman Bethune. This grand and imposing circa-1925 Georgian has a presence that takes your breath away. Sold in 2013. Admire the simple Georgian architecture and military character of Butler’s Barracks. Uncle Tom's Cabin National Historic Site in Dresden was the residence of fugitive slave, Josiah Henson. The long driveway is now Ravenscliffe Avenue, an address local real estate broker Colette Copper calls a ‘go-see’ street for those who appreciate areas of Hamilton steeped in history. UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SITES AND MUSEUMS IN SOUTHWEST ONTARIO. 6 Bulls Lane, Hamilton, Ontario I don’t know if they each had a grand stair case or if my friend’s unit happened to house the Manner’s Grand Stair Case but I could have spent days just admiring the moldings and other wood work in that place. Features included a fan vaulted ceiling, grand original carved oak staircase, plaster ceilings with detailing rivaling those found in Europe, English estate inspired gardens, original working shutters, 21″ baseboards, black marble wood-burning fireplace, and a totally renovated kitchen including herringbone mosaic marble floor tiles. Experience the past at a pioneer village; step across the threshold of one of the many military forts across the province; see history come alive and more. KenoraLearn about the legend of Jimmy McOuat at White Otter Castle, an incredible three-story wooden structure he completed on the shores of White Otter Lake in 1914. HamiltonThe stunning Dundurn Castle was completed in 1835 and has a heritage garden. Amherstburg Visit Fort Malden, where Major General Sir Isaac Brock and Shawnee Chief Tecumseh had a historic meeting. 13 Inglewood Drive, Hamilton, Ontario Everyone in Hamilton knows this address and dreams of owning it. Discover Ontario’s diverse cultural and architectural heritage. Many educational programs are offered at the castle, including historic cooking classes using tools from the 1800s. Browse historic buildings for sale, rent or auction by location, price, age, style and old house feature. How Many Real Estate Agents Are There in Canada? North Buxton was Canada's first Black settlement and home to the Buxton National Historic Site and Museum, which recounts the area's proud story of growth and self-sufficiency. Explore the history and culture of the canoe at the Canadian Canoe Museum. Other fresh features included are a 26′ x 50′ in-ground pool, a classic centre hall plan, abundant windows with stone lintels, oak hardwood floors with inlay, high ceilings, 2 fireplaces with handcrafted surrounds, 8-inch baseboards, plaster walls and ceiling mouldings and a highly walkable neighbourhood. This substantial and significant Georgian stone character home was once called “the Cliff” on the Mountain Brow. Additions were sympathetically added in 1920 but thankfully none disguises the classic symmetry particular of Georgian architecture. Port RowanFind out how settlers preserved their fall harvest bounty at Backus Heritage Village. OrilliaVisit the summer home of humourist Stephen Butler Leacock at the Stephen Leacock Museum. By 164 taxes $3022.99 (2011) original woodwork, pocket doors, pine and maple flooring. Jocelyn Travel 45 km southwest of Sault Ste Marie to Fort St. Joseph, on the scenic St. Joseph Island to tour the ruins from the War of 1812. As local real estate broker Colette Cooper has aptly said, “the value of these high-end properties is outstanding in comparison to Toronto, where the market could fetch double to triple the sale price.”. Looking for more real estate to buy? 1792 (oldest part) Williamstown, Ontario: Old Hay Bay Church: 2: 1792: Adolphustown: … Watch wool being spun and woven in a woolen mill. Baden Located under 30 minutes outside of Stratford, Castle Kilbride is a grand Victorian home built in1877 in the Italianate style of architecture, complete with a belvedere lookout. Listed for: $329,900. This home has been the setting for multiple film productions, alluring audiences on and off camera with its grand and imposing perimeter of wrought iron fencing. HamiltonHMCS Haida National Historic SiteClimb aboard one of Canada’s last WWII destroyer ship and take a self-guided tour. Looking for more real estate to buy? Enjoy! And it does! Heritage designated, the home is one of Hamilton’s finest examples of Second Empire architecture.