Westfield Heritage Village

Name: Westfield Heritage Village
Address: 1049 Kirkwall Road, Hamilton, ON, L0R1X0, CA
Telephone: +15196218851
Price range: $
Rating: 5

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Westfield Heritage Village

A collection of over 35 stunning historical buildings! Select buildings and interpreters on Sundays & Holidays ⏰
Trails are open 7 days a week 🦮 🚴🏽‍♂️ 🚶🏿‍♀️
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Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area is both a living history museum and a conservation area. The buildings are nestled against the backdrop of 204 hectares of conservation land that features woodlands, meadows and trails. Visitors may enjoy hikes and walks 7 days a week. Throughout the year there are opportunities to see our volunteer interpreters provide demonstration and guided tours. C

heck out our event page for the next chance to visit inside the historical buildings. www.westfieldheritage.ca/westfield-events/

08/31/2026

🍂 This month, step back in time with programs that explore stories in film, the trades of the village, Westfield’s forest and the birds that call the area home.

Plus, every Sunday at 2 PM, join Westfield volunteer Rope Loft for a 30-minute guided walk offering an Indigenous perspective on the trails and surrounding landscape.

📅 September 6 & 7: Favourite Stories in Film
📅 September 13: Trade Secrets
📅 September 20: Exploring Westfield’s Forest
📅 September 27: Birds

Join us Sundays from 12–4 PM and make Westfield part of your September!

08/29/2026

The gardens at Westfield are still full of colour! The flowers throughout the village are putting on quite a show, and we even spotted a Giant Swallowtail stopping by for a visit! 🦋

08/27/2026

to some toe-tapping fun at the Bandstand! 🎶

Westfield volunteer Ian Bell brought out his squeeze box while our local country dancers showed us how it’s done. Visitors joined in for a reel or simply enjoyed the music and fun!

Interested in our upcoming Sunday programs? Take a look at what’s happening at Westfield: https://westfieldheritage.ca/events/

08/26/2026

Sunday, August 30 | Fall Fairs 🎪

Fall Fairs are a big part of the harvest celebrations in local communities around Westfield. We’re setting up our own mini version. Visit the exhibit hall and join in the judging. Participate in our hobby horse show. Play some carnival games and enjoy free popcorn. See you at the fair!

Kids can also create a pine cone animal to take home.

🕛 Open 12 PM to 4 PM

08/19/2026

Sunday, August 23 | Be Well 🍎

Travel back to discover how people stayed healthy over 100 years ago.

Meet the travelling doctor, compare historic medicine with today's Drug Store, and join in some period exercises on the Village Green.

This week's family craft is a 3D apple.

🕛 Open 12 PM to 4 PM

08/14/2026

📣 We’re hiring at Westfield Heritage Village!

Do you enjoy bringing history to life and creating engaging learning experiences? We’re looking for a Historical Interpreter (Museum Educator) to join our team!

In this role, you’ll lead interactive educational programs for visiting students, helping them explore what daily life was like in the 19th and early 20th centuries through hands-on activities and experiences.

If you have a passion for history, education and working with people, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today: https://westfieldheritage.ca/historical-interpreter-museum-educator/

08/13/2026

🎨 to Colour Your World, one of the many fun and engaging Sundays at Westfield Heritage Village!

Visitors enjoyed:
• A painting lesson on the village green
• Exploring natural pigments, paints, and fibre dyeing at the Marr Spinning and Weaving Shop
• An art lesson with the schoolteacher in the historic schoolhouse
• Showcasing the incredible artistic talents of our volunteers

Every Sunday at Westfield Heritage Village offers something new to discover, with unique themes, hands-on demonstrations, and interactive experiences that bring history to life.

08/11/2026

Sunday, August 16 | Music & Dance 🎶

Tap your toes and join the fun!

Listen to live music from volunteer Ian Bell, watch or join traditional country dancing at the Bandstand, then cool off with treats from the General Store.

Families can also create a paper chain of dancers.

🕛 Open 12 PM to 4 PM

08/10/2026

🌾 From field to fibre, flax has a fascinating history. We're proud to continue demonstrating traditional agricultural practices and keeping this important heritage alive. Check out our massive flax harvest this year!

Address

1049 Kirkwall Road
Hamilton, ON
L0R1X0

Telephone

+15196218851

Website

http://www.westfieldheritage.ca/

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