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Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Canfield CemeteryDoors Open Haldimand County

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Canfield Cemetery

Dating back to the 1880s, the Canfield Cemetery is the final resting place for many community members and Black settlers. Explore the cemetery's rich history with self-guided tours to learn about the family names and stories of Black settlers who sought freedom in Canfield via the Underground Railroad.

  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

1 Raglan Street
Canfield, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: ca. 1883
Building type: Cemetery

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Cayuga Grand Vista TrailDoors Open Haldimand County

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Cayuga Grand Vista Trail

This award-winning trail guides pedestrians and cyclists on a loop from the historical courthouse (built 1851) over the Canadian National bridge to King George Street and Maple Road, and back to the courthouse via Talbot Street East and Munsee Street North. See picturesque views of the river and learn about local natural and built heritage from the storyboards.


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Contact info

55 Munsee Street North
Cayuga, Ontario

Architecture

Year built: 1873
Building type: Transportation
Architect: Great Western Airline

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Cayuga Library and Heritage CentreDoors Open Haldimand County

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Cayuga Library and Heritage Centre

Explore Haldimand County's Black history with a guided tour of research and primary source documents in the archive. Enjoy a self-guided exploration of the gallery exhibition celebrating the Retired Women Teachers of Ontario. The building itself has several interesting design features, including chain waterspouts, standing rib metal roofing, and a "Big Bang" light by Foscarini

  • Full wheelchair access
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Architecture

Year built: 2019
Building type: Library Museum Archives
Architect: CAI | Curran Architects Inc.

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Cottonwood MansionDoors Open Haldimand County

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Cottonwood Mansion

Step into the 1860s at Cottonwood for guided tours that will be running daily, as well as a chance for families to participate in a scavenger hunt through the mansion. View the Italianate and Georgian architecture, and use the stereoscopes — a popular Victorian pastime that you now have the chance to try.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

740 Haldimand 53
Selkirk, Ontario
Email: cottonwoodmansion@gmail.com
https://cottonwoodmansionmuseum.com

Architecture

Year built: ca. 1860-70
Building type: Historical house

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01

Nicholas Log CabinDoors Open Haldimand County

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Nicholas Log Cabin

Explore this fine example of one of the few remaining early pioneer timber-constructed log cabins in Haldimand County. The cabin was built circa 1835 by Thomas Nicholas for his family of 13. Enjoy guided and self-guided tours to learn more about Haldimand's pioneer history.

  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Photography allowed

Architecture

Year built: ca. 1835
Building type: Historical house

Dates/hours open

Aug 01 - Aug 01