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Visit Our Heritage Buildings
Country Heritage Park is the proud custodian of 19 heritage buildings over our 80 acre site. From an 1830s farmstead to a 1920s Ford dealership, our buildings will take you on a journey through the history of our community and the settlement of Upper Canada.
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Mayne Corners United Church
This church built circa 1876 is an excellent example of the multitude of rural community churches that were popping up throughout Ontario in the 19th and early 20th Centuries. It was originally located in Perth County Ontario and donated to the park by Mr. & Mrs. Winger in 1978.
Nassagaweya School House
This traditional schoolhouse was built in 1886, originally located on Concession 6 of Nassagaweya Township in Halton Region. Step back in time to the 1910s as you experience a day in the life of a student in an Edwardian country schoolhouse, with live presentations from one of our professional Educators!
The Massey Harris Building
The Massey Harris Company was established in 1891 and became the largest agricultural equipment maker in the British Empire. Our Massey Harris building is maintained and operated by the Massey-Harris-Ferguson Collector's club - you can experience the history of farming and tractor equipment presented by enthusiasts who really know their stuff.
The Ford Dealership
This Ford Dealership building is modeled after a 1928 Dealership - the same year the Henry Ford launched the Model A car. Step inside and decide for yourself, would you have made that deal?
Mountview Hall
This Hall, built in 1838 was originally located in Trafalger Township - Oakville area today. It's had a storied past, being used as a school, Temperance Hall and a community hall, and has now been restored to it's 1920s glory. Enter the waiting room of our farming town Doctor and hear the story of Dr. Emily Stowe, Canada's first female physician, presented by our professional Educators!
The Elliot - Harrop Barn
Have you ever driven down the 401 and seen the Big Red Barn? Enter the Elliot-Harrop Barn and see what a typical barn was like in 1882 - I bet you may recognize some similarities today! Experience our Community Showcase during the Summer Fair, and enjoy highlights of the amazing Milton Community.
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McDuffe Implement Dealership
Ever thought about life in the Great Depression? Step inside the McDuffe Implement Dealership and experience what life would have been like for farmers in 1937. In 1948, McDuffe started selling John Deere tractors, and when you step through the doors, the John Deere Club can transport you back in time - and maybe turn you into a John Deere enthusiast!
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The Templin Carriage Works
John Templin founded the Templin Carriage Works in Fergus in 1869 - and this building is a replica of his shop in 1910. As technology evolved, the shop became an automobile garage and a dealership, and today we have a wide variety of carriages, machinery and examples of transportation in the early 20th Century.
The Potter - Kinder Blacksmith Shop
This Blacksmith shop was built in 1860s in the Ottawa River area. It was originally used mostly by loggers, but the Blacksmith would have made anything and everything that the community needed - if it was iron! Step inside and experience what a Blacksmith shop would be like - and maybe negotiate some new shoes for your hose with our real-life Country Heritage Park Blacksmith!
The Apple Building
Enter the Mildmay Apple Butter and Cider Plan and you'll see a glimpse into the history of Apple farming in Ontario. While apples aren't actually native to North America, entire rural economies were based on apples in the 19th and 20th centuries. Our Apple Building hosts not only implements related to orchards, apples and cider presses, but also houses one of our many been hives on the property. Have a chat with our CHP Beekeeper and learn about what makes bees so amazing - and why they are so important to not only our farms, but our every day lives.
*PLEASE NOTE - Bees are enclosed and have no access to the public. Viewing only*
Milk on the Mooove
Where does milk come from, and how does it get to our refrigerators? Explore how milk gets from cows to your table, and learn from our experienced Educators how farmers have supplied our homes and stores throughout history!
The Cassin Farmstead
Farms are family homes and the Cassin Farmstead is a working family farm from the 1830s! Originally located in Puslinch Township, the Cassin Farmstead is a cornerstone of CHP's education programs. Step inside and experience Early Settler life, just as it would have been in the early years of Upper Canada.
The Steam Building
Experience the shift from horse-power to steam-power and see some of the earliest steam tractors and machinery used on a farm in Ontario! Our unique collection showcases the changes that farmers made to their practices, and you'll see the links and connections to how we farm today!
The Lucas Family Homestead
The Lucas Family Homestead was built between 1835 and 1840, a perfect representation of the upward movement of farming families in Ontario. Originally located on Concession 2 in Nelson Township (now Burlington), this home is a feature building here at Country Heritage Park, and can be seen in many television and movie productions including the more recent Anne of Green Gables and Anne with an E series, and more. Step back in time to experience the Lucas family's home-life in the 1860s - see if you recognize anything!
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The International Harvester Octagonal Barn
This late 19th Century barn was originally located in Vaughn, and is one of the few remaining Octagonal Barns in the province. Today, this barn houses our collection of International Harvester machinery, dating from as far back as the early 1900s. Step upstairs to enjoy the view from the top of our hill and see if you can figure out how the barn was constructed - the method still isn't known!