Heritage Family Day, 2010

Monday, February 15th, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $7.50, Seniors/Disabled $6.50, Youth 6-12 years of age $4.50, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Tour Westfield and explore the theme of our "changing landscape" through a variety of buildings interpreted in different time periods.  Get a sneak preview and learn of plans for upcoming environmental exhibits set to begin in May.

Maple Syrup Festival, 2010

Sunday March 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th and Friday April 2nd and Sunday April 4th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

March Break Days:  Wednesday, March 17th and Thursday, March 18th. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $9.75, Seniors/Disabled $8.75, Youth 6-12 years of age $5.75, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Discover one of Canada's most time-honoured and delicious traditions.  Explore the making of maple syrup from the tree to the table in three different time periods: the 18th century methods of Canada's First Nations, early 19th century pioneers, and modern times.  Families can also take an old-fashioned horse and wagon ride through time, stroll through a rural historical Ontario village and enjoy a wonderful pancake breakfast.    More

Slide Show Courtesy of Hamilton Spectator

Enjoy the best pancakes in Ontario prepared by the St. George Lions Club. 

Pancakes are not included with admission.

See You Soon for "Any Sunday..."

Sundays and Holidays, April to/and including October, 12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. (unless otherwise posted).

Adults $7.50, Seniors/Disabled $6.50, Youth 6-12 years of age $4.50, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Enjoy a leisurely day in the country as you visit over thirty five historical buildings or walk on our picturesque nature trails.  Log cabins, one room school house, blacksmith shop, railway station, general store, steam locomotive and many other destinations  interpreted by enthusiastic and knowledgeable costumed interpreters make your visit something special for the whole family.  Don't forget to drop in at the General Store soda shop for a light lunch, indulge in Eddie D. Cat confections or purchase one of a kind items in our gift shop.  Tours are self guided or with a costumed guide on the hour.   Picnic area available.           

Earth Week, 2010

Sunday April 25th, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $7.50, Seniors/Disabled $6.50, Youth 6-12 years of age $4.50, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

This Earth Day, Westfield will officially open three separate projects offering environmental education programmes for children and the general public, and land reclamation through tree planting.  This is the largest single TD Friends of the Environment grant given in the area to date and is responsible for creating a bee observation hive, historical green house, native species garden, Regency period garden, and an endangered tree species teaching forest. Westfield gratefully acknowledges the support of the TD Friends of the Environment and the local Hamilton committee.  Special Thanks to BC Greenhouses.

Doors Open, 2010

Saturday May 1st and Sunday, May 2nd, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Free Admission

Tour Westfield free of charge as the city wide Doors Open celebration makes a variety of sites accessible and free.  Peter Lloyd will provide behind the scenes tours of the collection every half hour on the half hour.    More

Plant Sale Spectacular, 2010

Saturday, May 15th, 8 a.m. to 12 noon

The Friends of Westfield provide excellent quality and reasonable prices on a large variety of perennials from the gardens of experienced gardeners.

American Civil War Lantern Tour, 2010

Saturday, May 15th, p.m.

Limited seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance.   Ticket Price TBA plus tax 

Participate in a trip through time and tour through a variety of thematic tableaux related to the American Civil War and the era.  Discover the conflict's affect on Canada's history and the history of the world as you visit authentic encampments, and historical buildings followed by a twilight ambush and parade.

Special Thanks to the American Civil War Historical Re-enactment Society.

Father's Day Steam and Machine Show, 2010

Sunday, June 20th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $9.75, Seniors/Disabled $8.75, Youth 6-12 years of age $5.75, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Join the Rockton Antique Hobby Club and other hobbyists for a special day of steam and machines featuring steam traction engine rides, model machines, antique agricultural equipment, vintage cars and more.  The Cambridge Spinners and Weavers Guild will put on a special presentation exploring dyes and weaving.  

Muscle cars, vintage cars and antique cars are welcome and receive 2 free admissions.  Visit these other great steam and machine related museums:  Stratford-Perth Museum, Northern Ontario Rail Road Museum and Heritage Centre, Niagara Falls Railway Museum, and the Elgin County Railway Museum.

Folk Music of the British Isles, 2010

Sunday, August 29th, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Admission TBA, Parking is free.

Join us for a picturesque stroll through the historical village and take in a delightful venue of British Folk music.  Millrace Folk Society  

See Preview Video

Bustling Sundays...

Sundays and Holidays, July through August, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $7.50, Seniors/Disabled $6.50, Youth 6-12 years of age $4.50, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Treat yourself to a leisurely afternoon at Westfield.  Have a tea and homemade tea biscuits with jam. Enjoy the fashions of different era with a mini-fashion show and period dancing at 2 pm.

Canada Day, 2010!

July 1st, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $7.50, Seniors/Disabled $6.50, Youth 6-12 years of age $4.50, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Tour our historical buildings of the village or walk the 120 hectares of nature trails.  You'd be sure to run into famous historical characters and celebrate our heritage.  An historical fashion show will take place at 2 pm followed by a period dance. 

Canada and World War Two

Sunday, July 18th, 12:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $7.50, Seniors/Disabled $6.50, Youth 6-12 years of age $4.50, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Westfield Heritage Village welcomes Canadian World War Two re-enactors to the site honouring the Canadian contribution to the War.   A tactical demonstration will take place.

Many thanks to the participating re-enactors and exhibitors.

6th Annual Ice Cream Festival, 2010

Sunday and Monday, August 1st and August 2nd, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Adults $9.75, Seniors/Disabled $8.75, Youth 6-12 years of age $5.75, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Experience the fun and nostalgia of ice cream from Pioneer to Victorian times .  Live music, horse and wagon rides, face painting, magic shows, cotton candy, period crafts, games and much more combined with living history make for the perfect topping for a perfect family outing.   Our Breyers Ice Cream Parlour features cones and sundaes.   Sample hand made historical ice creams and related treats can be had in the village.

  News: Event of the Year Award Nomination 2006... Tourism Hamilton.

Ghost Tours, 2010

Friday Evenings, August 13th, 20th,  8:00 p.m. 

Experience the twilight hours of a historical village as the strange stories of the past are unearthed and historical figures return to tell their tale during this tour through time.

 Limited Seating.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.  $10 per ticket.

Telling Tales, A Family Festival of Stories, 2010

Sunday, September 19th, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Free Admission  

Step into a world of story tellers, children's authors, illustrators and musicians... a family  festival of stories... in support of literacy projects in Hamilton. More.

See photo's from last year's event.

Free Parking and Shuttle Bus Service will be at the Rockton Fair Grounds.  Shuttle Bus Service Courtesy of Hillfield Strathallen College.

Haunted Halloween, 2010

Friday, October 29th and Saturday, October 30th, 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 pm.

Adults $9.75, Seniors/Disabled $8.75, Youth 6-12 years of age $5.75, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Bone up on your history and folklore and discover the origins and traditions of Halloween's past in the flesh.  Explore a variety of plays and presentations guaranteed to tantalize and enthrall the whole family.    

See Video Preview  and Pirate Preview courtesy of the Hamilton Spectator.

'Twas the Night Before Christmas, 2010

Saturday December 4th, 11th and 18th, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Adults $9.75, Seniors/Disabled $8.75, Youth 6-12 years of age $5.75, Children 5 years and under are free, Parking is free.

Experience Christmas traditions in the round, literally... true origins of the upside down Christmas tree, candle powered rotating Nativity scenes, the kissing, granny and pomander ball, and much more .  Celebrate Christmas past from the Georgian to the modern eras and feel the warmth of the season through food samples, fireworks, horse and wagon rides and a visit from Saint Nick.    

Visit with Father Christmas at the Caboose 5-6 pm and 7-9 pm, and  enjoy a Fire Works Display  at 6:30 p.m.  

 More   Preview video

Trees donated by Will Farm.  Special Thanks to Bennet's Farms for their apple cider.

Please bring a non-perishable food item and help support the Salvation Army.

View and download our looped fireplace video  View video.ca An Old Fashioned Christmas

Moveable Feast...  

Saturday, December 4th, 11th and 18th, 2010. 
Eat your way through Christmas past within various village settings and enjoy a magical tour through Christmas traditions.  Special Thanks to Upper James Street Fortinos for their help.  

Limited seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Tickets go on sale September 1.  Price TBA plus tax 

Event is Past Winner of Ministry Best Practices Award.

Christmas Table...             

Sunday, December 12th, 2010.
Eat your way through a four-course historical dinner, enjoy a special show featuring the Playford Players and enjoy a magical tour through Christmas traditions. Thanks to Upper James Fortinos and Foodland in Troy for their help.

Limited seating. Tickets must be purchased in advance.  Tickets go on sale September 1.   Price TBA  plus tax.