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Explore over 200 years of Canadian history... Westfield Heritage Village is a stunning collection of over 35 historical buildings which has made it one of the most interesting historical destinations in Ontario. Carefully restored and staffed with costumed interpreters, the buildings capture the true charm and spirit of early Canadian culture. Westfield offers four rental locations for your corporate or family function: Ironwood Hall Named after the Ironwood tree that the building surrounds, the Ironwood reception hall combines old fashioned ambiance, with all the modern conveniences of air conditioning, full kitchen facilities and wheelchair accessibility. Seating capacity of the hall is 110 people. Victorian Bandstand The Bandstand is a replica of a classic mid-19th century structure seen in town squares in Ontario and throughout North America. It is an ideal location for outdoor wedding ceremonies and photo opportunities. Hydro is available. Mountsberg Church The Mountsberg Church, built in 1854, is an ideal setting for a wedding. It has been restored highlighting its original charm with the delightful pink and gray interior, hand painted banner, hardwood floor, chandeliers and piano. A well-hidden heating system has been installed to ensure your comfort on cooler days or windows can be opened when the days are warmer. Hydro is available in the church. Log Church Found beside a log cabin and trading post in a secluded wooded niche of Westfield Heritage Village, this rustic setting can accommodate a cozy party of 35. An excellent place for a spring, summer or early fall day time wedding. Visit Enjoy a leisurely day in the country and discover the wonders of the village. Westfield is open weekdays for visitors to walk the grounds and trails that surround the village. Explore the grounds, enter the historic buildings and enjoy special events on Sundays and Holidays from March to December. Group and Bus Tours Westfield offers two half day tours and special tours during Maple Syrup, Sundays and Christmas events. Group rates are also available. For More information Or to book these facilities, call 519-621-8851 or email westfi[email protected] Westfield is the ideal setting for weddings, offering couples one convenient location for their ceremony, photographs and reception. Ceremonies are held in the Victorian church and receptions in the beautifully renovated Ironwood Hall. The village setting offers excellent opportunities for unique outdoor photographs. Facility Rentals & Group Events: Location & Contact Westfield Heritage Village 1049 Kirkwall Road Rockton, Ontario L0R 1X0 519-621-8851 westfi[email protected] Purchasing your membership contributes directly to the important work Westfield Heritage Village undertakes to help preserve, restore and protect our history and heritage, for generations to come. The pass is good for 12 consecutive months & entitles entry into Hamilton Conservation Authority areas and Westfield Heritage Village. Purchase your pass at the Main Office. Volunteer Since the earliest years at Westfield, both staff and volunteers have worked hand in hand to build Westfield into the living history site that you see today. Westfield provides a wide range of volunteer experiences. Families, youth and seniors can engage in short or long term assignments. You may be involved in historic interpretation, sewing support, building maintenance, research, gardening or a host of other tasks. Contact us for more information. Education Programs Learn about the past in an immersive, multi-sensory environment that makes history come alive through hands-on activities and memorable experiences. All programs are developed with reference to the learning objectives outlined in the Ontario Curriculum. Educational programs are also available for bookings in the summer months. For the latest event listings, outdoor guides & more, visit our websites at: www.westfieldheritage.ca www.conservationhamilton.ca Connect with us: @WestfieldHeritage #westfieldheritage

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Explore over 200 years of Canadian history...West�eld Heritage Village is a stunning collection of over 35 historical buildings which has made it one of the most interesting historical destinations in Ontario.

Carefully restored and sta�ed with costumed interpreters, the buildings capture the true charm and spirit of early Canadian culture.

West�eld o�ers four rental locations for your corporate or family function:

Ironwood HallNamed after the Ironwood tree that the building surrounds, the Ironwood reception hall combines old fashioned ambiance, with all the modern conveniences of air conditioning, full kitchen facilities and wheelchair accessibility. Seating capacity of the hall is 110 people.

Victorian BandstandThe Bandstand is a replica of a classic mid-19th century structure seen in town squares in Ontario and throughout North America. It is an ideal location for outdoor wedding ceremonies and photo opportunities. Hydro is available.

Mountsberg ChurchThe Mountsberg Church, built in 1854, is an ideal setting for a wedding. It has been restored highlighting its original charm with the delightful pink and gray interior, hand painted banner, hardwood �oor, chandeliers and piano. A well-hidden heating system has been installed to ensure your comfort on cooler days or windows can be opened when the days are warmer. Hydro is available in the church.

Log ChurchFound beside a log cabin and trading post in a secluded wooded niche of West�eld Heritage Village, this rustic setting can accommodate a cozy party of 35. An excellent place for a spring, summer or early fall day time wedding.

VisitEnjoy a leisurely day in the country and discover the wonders of the village. West�eld is open weekdays for visitors to walk the grounds and trails that surround the village.

Explore the grounds, enter the historic buildings and enjoy special events on Sundays and Holidays from March to December.

Group and Bus ToursWest�eld o�ers two half day tours and special tours during Maple Syrup, Sundays and Christmas events. Group rates are also available.

For More information Or to book these facilities, call 519-621-8851or email west�[email protected]

West�eld is the ideal setting for weddings, o�ering couples one convenient location for their ceremony, photographs and reception.

Ceremonies are held in the Victorian church and receptions in the beautifully renovated Ironwood Hall.

The village setting o�ers excellent opportunities for unique outdoor photographs.

Facility Rentals & Group Events:

Location & ContactWest�eld Heritage Village1049 Kirkwall RoadRockton, OntarioL0R 1X0519-621-8851west�[email protected]

Purchasing your membership contributes directlyto the important work West�eld Heritage Village undertakes to help preserve, restore and protect our history and heritage, for generations to come.

The pass is good for 12 consecutive months & entitles entry into Hamilton Conservation Authority areas and West�eld Heritage Village. Purchase your pass at the Main O�ce.

VolunteerSince the earliest yearsat West�eld, both sta� and volunteers have worked hand in hand to build West�eld into the living history site that you see today.

West�eld provides a wide range of volunteer experiences. Families, youth and seniors can engage in short or long term assignments. You may be involved in historicinterpretation, sewing support, building maintenance, research, gardening or a host of other tasks.Contact us for more information.

Education ProgramsLearn about the past in an immersive, multi-sensory environment that makes history come alive through hands-on activities and memorable experiences.

All programs are developed with reference to the learning objectives outlined in the Ontario Curriculum.

Educational programs are also available for bookings in the summer months.

For the latest event listings, outdoor guides & more, visit our websites at:

www.west�eldheritage.cawww.conservationhamilton.ca

Connect with us:

@West�eldHeritage#west�eldheritage

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Picnic Area

Gift Shop

Tickets

Ironwood Restaurant

D’Aubigny InnVillage Green

Train & Train StationSchoolhouse

Covered Bridge

Mountsberg Church

Log Chapel

General Store & Confectionery

Lockhart Log House & farm

Drug Store

Blacksmith

To The Trails Maple Syrup Sugar Shack

Office -Pott’s Building

#ExploreHCAHamilton Conservation Authority

43.3084° N80.14767º W

180 m

780 m

Ruins Site

Ruins Site

Teaching Forest

Giant Swallowtail Trail

Giant Swallowtail TrailChinquapin Oak Trail

430 m

60 m

300 m

1850 m

210 m

185 m

315 m

43.3149° N80.1495º W

43.3186° N80.1499º W

43.3190° N80.1501º W

43.3217° N80.1510º W

43.3209° N80.1478º W

43.3195° N80.1479º W Office

Concession 6 West

Highway 8

Concession 5 West

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Conservation Area Boundary

Parking

Washroom

Intersection point

Distance between intersections85 m

Watercourse

Emergency Information

Call 911. Know what trail you are on.

Hamilton Conservation Authority:905-525-2181 Business Hours905-523-8787 After hours

Area Closes at sunset

Permitted Trail Use:

200 metres

Wetland

Westfield Heritage VillageTrails

Special EventsEvery Sunday at West�eld March through to October 12:30 to 4 PMEvery Sunday and public holiday from March to the end of October you can immerse yourself in West�eld’s unique historic setting. Authentically costumed volunteers will take you back to earlier times and places through fun and educational demonstrations and activities. West�eld has more than thirty-�ve historical buildings to visit, including log homes, a one room schoolhouse, railway station, print shop, inn and cabinetmaker’s shop. Step up to the counter at the General Store for sweet treats and stop by the Gift Shop for unique �nds. You can also enjoy West�eld’s trails and natural areas, set on 500 beautiful acres.

Maple Syrup Festival Sundays in March, Wed. Thurs. of March Break 10 AM to 4 PMDiscover one of Canada’s most time-honoured and tasty traditions. Explore historical & modern methods of making maple syrup from the tree to the table. Families can purchase & enjoy a delicious, reasonably-priced pancake breakfast.

Sunday and Monday of Victoria Day Weekend 12:30 – 4 PMExplore the village and discover what life was like in Victorian Canada.

Canada Day July 1 12:30 to 4 PMTour the village & discover what life was like in early Canada. Visit the historic buildings, gardens & forests, stroll on the boardwalk or take a hike on the trails. This is a great opportunity for new Canadians to experience the history of Canada

Ice Cream Carnival Sunday and Monday of August Civic Holiday Weekend 10 AM to 4 PMCelebrate summer with the sweet taste of ice cream at this lively family event. Enjoy Edwardian carnival foods, games, amusements and music. Hand cranked real ice cream making demonstrations and samples throughout the day. Don’t miss this delicious and festive family outing!

Textiles Day Third Sunday in August 12:30 to 4 PMCome to the village and enjoy learning how di�erent types of textile �bres are produced and used. Watch the labour-intensive process that transforms the coarse �ax plant into a material that can be used to make lovely linen fabric. Discover the interesting process of spinning and dyeing wool and see what the weaver has on the loom today.

Telling Tales: A Family Festival of Stories Third Sunday in September 10 AM to 4 PMDesignated one of the province’s “Top 100” by Festivals and Events Ontario, this is a free event celebrating Canada’s leading children’s writers and illustrators. Meet authors, artists and musicians and take part in the popular Book Swap and Shop. Free parking at Rockton Fairgrounds with complimentary shuttle service to West�eld. (There is no public parking at West�eld.)

Pumpkin Sunday Sunday before Halloween 12:30 to 4 PMA fun event for the whole family, especially the little ones! Featuring pumpkin-themed games, demonstrations, crafts and activities. Bring your camera!

Haunted Halloween Friday and Saturday before Halloween 6:30 to 9:30 PMSomething curious is happening in the village! Find out what as you explore by lantern, pumpkins and moonlight. Call for more information.

‘Twas the Night before Christmas Saturday Evenings in December 5 to 9 PMEnjoy West�eld by candlelight and feel the warmth of the season through music, food samples, �reworks and a visit from Father Christmas. Christmas shopping is available at the Gift Shop and the restaurant features light meals and refreshments.