Heritage
Guardians of the Gravestones
Each weathered headstone holds a story. Three dedicated volunteers are making sure Caledon’s departed rest in peace, and are not forgotten.
The Mayor of Mono Centre
A stonemason by trade and Freemason by association, Archie McQuilkin stepped into the realm of local politics and left his mark on the local community.
Forgotten Factories: Remembering Bolton’s King Street Ashery
Discover the history of potash production in Headwaters, and the rise and fall of entrepreneur Edward Porritt’s ashery in the late 1800s.
A Good Friday Donnybrook Fair
Prohibition laws of the late 1800s often led to hotels functioning as underground drinking holes that even local constables had trouble breaking up.
When Cattle Were a Traffic Hazard
Cattle drives were once a familiar sight on Owen Sound Street in Shelburne – often to the dismay of local residents.
When Peepabun Was More Than a Name on Google Maps
Once a thriving centre of Christian revivalism, Peepabun was known for its annual camp meetings in the early 1900s.
The Little Engine That Could
Steam locomotives like the James McKay helped shape and build our communities in the early 1900s.
Now, That’s a Snow Fort!
The historic Globe Hotel in Erin was the backdrop for many key moments in the town’s growth, until the landmark burned down in 1945.
The Old Fire “Excape” at Shelburne’s Old School on the Hill
Shelburne’s old ‘school on the hill’, built without fire escapes, added in two evacuation slides which students gladly used during fire drills.
Jolting Along the Gravel Road
Back when it took four hours to travel 30km from Erin to Guelph by stagecoach, a bumpy ride was a guarantee.
William Algie
This manufacturer, master storyteller and community builder left an indelible mark on the village of Alton.
Norman Jewison’s Local Connection
A Caledon farm was a touchstone for a Hollywood legend.
