Step into a vanished rural crossroads where only traces remain. This evocative site reveals the story of a once-thriving hamlet centred around the Black Horse Inn (1853-75), a fascinating glimpse into the region’s early settlement and the forces that led to its disappearance. See inside three outbuildings from that era: a barn, smokehouse and stone-built former cheese factory from 1835.

Step inside McDougall Cottage, Cambridge’s hidden gem on the Grand! Learn the stories of the two Scottish-settler families who first called this lovely stone Cottage "home” and view its remarkable hand-painted murals. McDougall's newest exhibit, Snapshots in Time: Nostalgia and Memory, will be displayed. There will be samples of Scottish shortbread and crafts for the kids.

Waterloo Pioneers Memorial Tower commemorates the arrival of Pennsylvania-German pioneers to the Waterloo region. The 18.9-metre tower (62 feet) is located along the banks of the Grand River. A viewing platform at the top provides a panoramic view of the surrounding landscape. Visitors will have access to the viewing platform for a short time as part of Doors Open.