Heritage Acres -SHAS

08/19/2026

📢 PRIVATE EVENT NOTICE – THURSDAY, AUGUST 20

Please note that Heritage Acres will be hosting a private event all day on Thursday, August 20.

Members and volunteers are still welcome to come to the site to work on projects; however, we ask that you park in the field rather than on site for the day.

If you need to drive into the village, please be mindful of our guests and the private event taking place.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!

08/15/2026

Do you have a passion for history, vintage equipment, hands-on skills or preserving the past? 🚜🗝️

We’re looking for volunteers to join us at Heritage Acres — and we’d love to have you be part of it!

Use your skills, hobbies, or curiosity to help bring local history to life. From working with antique machinery to supporting events and exhibits, there’s something for everyone. It’s a great way to meet people, learn something new, and be part of the community!

We’re currently looking for volunteers interested in:
• Woodworking
• Machining
• Blacksmithing / Foundry Work
• Event Planning
• Landscaping / Gardening
• Painting
• Museum Cataloguing
• Admin / Office Support

Apply through our website - www.heritageacresbc.com/volunteer

As well, you can contact our office for more information:
📞 250-652-5522
📧 [email protected]

08/14/2026

📸 FOUND AT HERITAGE ACRES

A children’s camera was recently found on site at Heritage Acres and has not yet been claimed.

We’d love to get it back to its owner! To make sure it finds its way to the right family, the owner will be asked to identify the camera as well as the other items that were found with it.

If you believe it may belong to your child, please send us a private message.

Please share to help us find its owner!

08/11/2026

🍂🎃 Fall Fair is returning to Heritage Acres! 🎃🍂

Join us for one of our favourite weekends of the year as we celebrate the sights, sounds, and traditions of autumn at Heritage Acres.

Bring the whole family and spend the day exploring our historic grounds, meeting farm animals, riding the miniature trains, enjoying delicious food, and taking part in hands-on activities for all ages.

📅 September 19 & 20, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

Activities include:
🌽 Steamed corn
🚜 Steam tractors and boilers
⚙️ Blacksmith demonstrations
💧 Interactive games and water pump station
🌾 Threshing machine demonstrations and candy scramble
🪵 Sawmill demonstrations
🎶 Live music and dancing
🐐 Farm animals
🍔 Food vendors

🚂 Miniature train rides
10:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
$3 per ride
(Operated by the Vancouver Island Model Engineers)

🎟 Admission:
$8 per person
Children 12 and under are free.
Train rides are not included in admission.

🐾 Dogs are welcome on a leash.

Whether you’re continuing a family tradition or visiting for the very first time, we can’t wait to welcome you to Heritage Acres for a weekend full of history, community, and fall fun.

We’ll see you at the fair! 🍁🚜🎃

08/07/2026

🤖 Children's Day Community Spotlight: Esquimalt Atom Smashers 🤖

Heritage Acres has plenty to share about the past, but Children's Day is also about the future. And what could be more exciting than robotics?

We're thrilled to welcome the Esquimalt Atom Smashers Robotics Team from Esquimalt High School. This incredible group of students explores the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) by designing, building, programming, and operating competitive robots.

The Atom Smashers are passionate about learning, problem-solving, teamwork, and making robotics accessible to everyone.

Stop by their booth, meet the team, ask questions, and discover what the future of innovation looks like!

🎈 Children's Day at Heritage Acres
📅 August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Website: https://www.esquimaltatomsmashers.ca
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08/06/2026

♻️ Children's Day Community Spotlight: Capital Regional District (CRD) ♻️

Another wonderful friend of Heritage Acres is joining us for Children's Day!

The Capital Regional District (CRD) team will be on site with fun activities, games, and hands-on learning opportunities for children and families alike.

Stop by to meet CRD volunteers and discover more about recycling, local parks, environmental stewardship, and the many programs that help keep our communities thriving.

Learning can be fun, and the CRD always brings plenty of excitement for visitors of all ages!

🎈 Children's Day at Heritage Acres
📅 August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

We can't wait to see you there! 🌿♻️🏞️

Website: https://www.crd.ca/
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The Capital Regional District (CRD) is the regional government for 13 municipalities and three electoral areas on southern Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands, located in British Columbia, Canada.

08/05/2026

🚒 Children's Day Community Spotlight: Central Saanich Fire Department 🚒

Back by popular demand for their third Children's Day, we're excited to welcome the Central Saanich Volunteer Fire Department and the Central Saanich Police back to Heritage Acres!

This is always one of our most popular attractions, giving children (and adults!) the chance to get an up-close look at the emergency vehicles, meet local first responders, and, of course…

🔥 Touch a fire truck! 🔥

Be sure to stop by, say hello, ask questions, and thank these incredible members of our community for all they do.

🎈 Children's Day at Heritage Acres
📅 August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

We can't wait to see everyone there! 🚒🚓

Website: https://www.centralsaanich.ca/fire
Facebook: Central Saanich Fire Department
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08/04/2026

Big Rigs & Truck Show – August 16, 2026 🚛

Calling all truck enthusiasts!

Join us at Heritage Acres for a day filled with classic trucks, restored big rigs, local history, miniature train rides, great food, and fun for the whole family.

Sponsored by the American Truck Historical Society (ATHS), Vancouver Island Branch, this annual event welcomes trucks of all makes, models, and ages.

📍 Heritage Acres Museum
📅 Sunday, August 16, 2026
🕘 Public gates open at 9:00 a.m.

Admission
• $5 per person
• Children 12 and under are free

Additional information
• Participant gates open at 7:30 a.m.
• ATHS participant fee: $20
• VIME train rides: 10:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 🚂
• Food available from the Whistle Stop 🌭

Whether you’re a lifelong truck enthusiast or simply looking for a fun family outing, we hope you’ll stop by and enjoy a great day at Heritage Acres!

See you there! 🚚💨

08/04/2026

🚓 Children's Day Community Spotlight: Saanich Police Historical Society 🚓

Be sure to stop by and visit our friends from the Saanich Police Historical Society during Children's Day at Heritage Acres!

The society already has a wonderful display inside Heritage Acres' main museum building, preserving and sharing the history of policing on the Saanich Peninsula. For Children's Day, they'll be bringing along one of their most popular attractions—their beautifully restored historical police vehicle.

Come say hello, take a closer look at this unique piece of local history, and chat with one of the knowledgeable volunteers from the SPHS team.

🎈 Children's Day at Heritage Acres
📅 August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🚔

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08/03/2026

✈️ Children's Day Community Spotlight: British Columbia Aviation Museum ✈️

We're thrilled to welcome the British Columbia Aviation Museum to Children's Day at Heritage Acres!

Located right here on the Saanich Peninsula, the museum preserves and shares British Columbia's rich aviation history through its impressive collection of historic aircraft, engines, photographs, models, and artefacts.

Visitors can explore more than 40 aircraft, discover fascinating stories from Canada's aviation past, and even learn about the legendary Hawaii Mars, one of the most iconic water bombers in Canadian history.

Be sure to stop by their booth to learn more about this incredible local attraction and the important work they do to preserve aviation history.

🎈 Children's Day at Heritage Acres
📅 August 8, 2026
🕙 10:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
We can't wait to see you there!
Website: https://bcam.net/
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Where History Takes Flight Open 10am to 4pm, 7 days a week 1910 Norseman Rd, North Saanich, BC Contact us at: [email protected]