Cornwall and SDG Counties

31 Sites

Cornwall Public LibraryDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

Cornwall Public Library

This designated library sits on a former orphanage site that was then acquired by the federal government to house a post office in 1953. In 1997, after the post office had moved to another location and following extensive renovations, the library moved into this building, making it Cornwall's downtown jewel. Guided tours only. Registration required (9:45 a.m. and 2 p.m.).

  • Adaptive reuse
  • French services available
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

45 Second Street East
Cornwall, Ontario
Email: pdufour@library.cornwall.on.ca
https://www.library.cornwall.on.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1953
Building type: Library Post office

Dates/hours open

Aug 16 - Aug 16

Cornwall Community Museum (The Wood House)Doors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

Cornwall Community Museum (The Wood House)

This museum collects, preserves and displays historical artifacts related to Cornwall and the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry. Their exhibit spaces host a multitude of artifacts organized by theme — the founding of New Johnstown and the Royal Townships, a turn-of-the-century kitchen, industry, law, commerce, textile, community service, health care and more. Come and explore this fascinating museum!

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

160 Water Street West
Cornwall, Ontario
Email: brentwhitford@cornwallcommunitymuseum.ca
https://cornwallcommunitymuseum.wordpress.com

Architecture

Year built: 1840
Building type: Museum Private residence

Dates/hours open

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Aultsville TheatreDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

Aultsville Theatre

Built in 1976, the Aultsville Theatre is a 680-seat non-profit professional theatre that hosts a variety of events annually. Come and experience theatre life on the other side of the curtain. Take a backstage tour and see where the performers prepare themselves. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the theatrical lighting, rigging and operations that bring productions and performances to life.

  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
  • Rental opportunities

Contact info

2 St. Lawrence Drive
Cornwall, Ontario
Email: brittney@aultsvilletheatre.com
https://aultsvilletheatre.com

Architecture

Year built: 1976
Building type: Attraction Theatre

Dates/hours open

Aug 17 - Aug 17

Martintown Grist MillDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

Martintown Grist Mill

The Martintown Mill, built in 1846 by Alexander McMartin, is located in the centre of the village of Martintown in a picturesque setting on the Raisin River. Built with local fieldstone, it served the region as a flour milling operation. Commercial use of the mill ended in 1947. It is now a popular museum and tourist destination.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

18544 County Road 18
Martintown, Ontario
Email: martintownmill@gmail.com
https://www.facebook.com/MartintownMill

Architecture

Year built: 1846
Building type: Commercial Museum
Architect: Alexander McMartin

Dates/hours open

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Lost Villages MuseumDoors Open Cornwall and SDG Counties

Lost Villages Museum

This site comprises 10 heritage buildings that were moved here by members of The Lost Villages Historical Society when the St. Lawrence Seaway was developed in 1958. Casualties of progress, the villages and hamlets disappeared under water but are remembered by former residents. The interiors and exteriors have been restored, and the buildings have been assembled in a village-like setting.

  • Adaptive reuse
  • French services available
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed

Contact info

16361 Fran Laflamme Drive (Ault Park)
Long Sault, Ontario
Email: jim.k.brownell@gmail.com
https://lostvillages.ca

Architecture

Year built: Various
Building type: Museum
Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Aug 16 - Aug 17