Built in 1840, this sandstone mansion showcases outstanding Scottish-Canadian architecture from pre-Confederation Canada. The elegant Palladian-inspired residence features exceptional stonework and sits within one of Canada's finest surviving 19th-century streetscapes, surrounded
1840 sandstone mansion exemplifying Scottish-Canadian architecture and design from pre-Confederation Canada.
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Perth Museum, located in the 1840 Matheson House National Historic Site, brings early Ontario life to life. Explore restored period rooms and discover the story of the Matheson family in an award-winning museum in downtown Perth.
Historic 1840 Perth museum in Matheson House showcasing early Ontario life through restored period rooms.
🕐 Mo-Su 10:00-17:00 "Winter hours"
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Welcome to the Railway Museum of Eastern Ontario. Explore our historic station and vintage rail cars, enjoy seasonal train rides and special events, and discover everything we offer for visitors, groups, and private rentals.
🕐 Mo off; Tu-Su 10:00-15:00
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Housed in a 19th-century stone mill, this Parks Canada headquarters interprets the Rideau Canal National Historic Site, a UNESCO World Heritage destination. Exhibits explore the canal's history alongside the impressive Smiths Falls Combined Locks hydraulic system and original…
19th-century mill headquarters for Rideau Canal National Historic Site with exhibits on canal history and heritage locks.
🕐 Mo-Fr 08:30-16:30
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A restored Victorian home on the Rideau Canal at Old Slys in Smiths Falls, built in 1863 for a mill-owning family and opened as a museum in 1981. Known for its mirror-image facade, it presents period rooms and exhibits on 1860s-1870s life in the town.
Local history museum offering exhibits, genealogy services, and community programs. Open by appointment.
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Celebrating over 50 years, this museum showcases local heritage and traditional crafts including basketry and weaving. Features hands-on workshops with heritage instructors, genealogy resources, and community-focused programming that brings rural Ontario history to life.
Local heritage museum with basketry, weaving workshops, and genealogy resources. Celebrating 50+ years in Lanark.
🕐 Mo-Fr off; Sa-Su 12:00-16:00 "Open holiday Mondays"
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