Woodstock

Museum Square is an outside space found in front of the Woodstock Museum. In the centre of this outside space is the Pattullo Fountain. Pattullo Fountain was purchased with a bequest left by Andrew Pattullo. After a few delays in the progress of approving and selecting a design for the Pattullo Fountain. On December 4th, 1916, it was turned on to be tested and on May 29th, 1917, was the formal opening of the fountain. Museum Square will be hosting an event called Fall Fest where everyone is welcome to come and enjoy.

Baird Machines is a historic industry in Woodstock and has served its community since 1890. Baird Machines was founded by Scottish-born William Baird on the Watson’s foundry site (29 Vansittart Ave). In 1901 it relocated to 14 Victoria St. Then in 1907 it relocated to its present location at 568 Dundas Street. Barid Machines provide custom welding, metal fabrication, and CNC machine shop. In 1915 A garage was added to help service automobiles and at the time was the largest garage in Woodstock.

The Gothic Revival style architecture was built in 1934, in 1935 the bell was installed, and in 1936 it received a crown endowment (the last granted in Canada). The construction of the Church was funded by Admiral Vansittart and his agent Captain Andrew Drew. During the Upper Canada Rebellion, the church was also used as a jail in 1936-7. From 1879-1882 it closed briefly while New St. Paul’s was completed. The church was designated an Ontario Historical Site in 1958.

The Woodstock Art Gallery (WAG) celebrates artwork from local, regional, and national artists and has two floors of artwork to explore. The Art Gallery location is a historic building in Woodstock, as it was the former location of the John White Company (1901-1954) and Walkers of Woodstock (1964). Come join us at WAG where we will have an open studio drop-in program, tours of the vault, and a historical slideshow playing.

La bibliothèque publique de Woodstock est votre destination de découverte, offrant un lieu accueillant de création, de connexion et d’exploration pour la collectivité. L’histoire de la bibliothèque publique de Woodstock est riche. En 1905, la Fondation Carnegie accorde à la ville de Woodstock une subvention pour la construction d’une bibliothèque. En 1909, le magnifique édifice ouvre officiellement ses portes. Venez le découvrir!

Venez découvrir l’ancien hôtel de ville, construit en 1853 pour accueillir le premier marché public, la première chambre du conseil et salle de concert de Woodstock. Faisant office par la suite de caserne de pompiers et de prison, l’édifice accueille le musée du comté d’Oxford en 1947. Aujourd’hui, le musée de Woodstock célèbre son 75^e anniversaire. Pour les Portes ouvertes, visitez les coulisses de ce site fascinant.