Archive for the ‘Museums and Galleries’ Category
Firehall and Schneider Creek at Doon Heritage Village
McCrae House in Guelph
Monument at McCrae House, Guelph ON
McCrae House in Guelph is just a 20 minute drive from Kitchener. I visited it for the first time this week and was impressed by the well restored house, the indoor displays and the lovely grounds. This is the birthplace of John McCrae, a physician and soldier who wrote the famous poem In Flanders Fields. Millions of poppies are worn by people in our nation to commemorate Remembrance Day today as we honour the sacrifices of our soldiers in past and present conflicts.
Fire Hall Doon Heritage Village
Dominion Day Picnic
Dominion Day Festivities at Doon Heritage Village
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Dominion Day Picnic on Canada Day at Doon Heritage Village
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
It is Canada’s birthday – 143 years young. Come to a good old-fashioned 1914 birthday party and have some fun! Enjoy musical entertainment, and a game of croquet or horseshoes. Bring a picnic lunch or enjoy food that will be available for purchase. Admission is free.
Freeport Church at Doon Heritage Village
This United Brethren Church was built at Freeport in 1861. It was cut in half and moved here in 1962. It is still used for special services and weddings. There is an Easter sunrise service here each year. The contrail of an airplane is seen in the sky and that struck me as out of place in this 1914 setting.
