Brubacher House

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Brubacher House An 1850's Mennonite heritage house at the University of Waterloo Enjoy a nature walk on nearby trails around beautiful Columbia Lake and Laurel Creek.

Brubacher House is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the traditional territory of the Attawandaron (Neutral), Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Explore local history with a tour of the restored 1850s Pennsylvania German Mennonite farmhouse and four square garden. Participate in an Artist-in-Residence program or book our event space for your own private event. Experience the digital exhibit, Life Upstairs. We look forward to your visit! Tours last approximately 45-60 minutes, including a 15-minute video created by the Mennonite Historical Society of Ontario. Tours are given by donation (suggested donation of $2.00). For group tours or event bookings outside our weekly hours, a booking fee of $30 is appreciated. VISIT THE MUSEUM
May to October - 2-5pm, Wednesday-Saturday
November to April - By appointment

We enjoyed hosting Conrad Grebel University College MTS and MPACS students at Brubacher House last week!
10/05/2026

We enjoyed hosting Conrad Grebel University College MTS and MPACS students at Brubacher House last week!

It was a delight to host Shawna Caspi for our first Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous concert of the season last week! Stay t...
10/02/2026

It was a delight to host Shawna Caspi for our first Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous concert of the season last week! Stay tuned for news of our October show!

Waterloo, Ontario.

photo by Steve Cooper

POW WOW today! Free admission. Grand Entry at noon. And Brubacher House will also be open next door from 2-5 PM if you w...
09/26/2026

POW WOW today! Free admission. Grand Entry at noon.

And Brubacher House will also be open next door from 2-5 PM if you want to drop in.

📣 Gidinawendamin/Ska’nikú•lát 23rd Annual Pow Wow ✨
Kinship and Community, Weaving the Generations

📆 Saturday, September 26th, 2026
⏰ 10:00am - 5:30pm

đź“ŤUniversity of Waterloo, Columbia Icefield (CIF),
Outdoor Field 7220 Columbia St W, Waterloo, ON N2L 0A1

🎟️ Free Admission
đź”—https://uwaterloo.ca/indigenous/events-days-significance/pow-wow-23

From Alma to Guelph to Waterloo!! Catch CFMA-nominated singer-songwriter Shawna Caspi on tour with Home Routes/Chemin Ch...
09/24/2026

From Alma to Guelph to Waterloo!! Catch CFMA-nominated singer-songwriter Shawna Caspi on tour with Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous tomorrow at Brubacher House! Details and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/share/1LHCRctKym/

Thanks to Gord for this photo from last night's Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous show in Alma! What a wonderful bunch of folks.

Tonight, I'm just down the road in Guelph...details on the GIGS page of my website!

09/19/2026

There’s a story behind every door 🚪✨

Explore 27 incredible sites across Waterloo Region. Pick the ones you want to see and land there between 10-4 today.

✨
đź“… Today! Saturday, September 19
⏰ 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
đź“Ť 27 sites across Waterloo Region
🎟️ Free admission

All the tools you need to plan your day: https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/culture-and-experiences/arts-and-culture/doors-open-waterloo-region



Region of Waterloo Ontario Heritage Trust

09/19/2026

Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Region of Waterloo’s 24th annual Doors Open event offers a stellar lineup featuring gorgeous…

09/19/2026
09/11/2026

For Mennonite Heritage Week 2026, visit the exhibit “Glenn Fretz: Graphic Design for the Mennonite Community,” curated by the Mennonite Archives of Ontario.

06/08/2026
05/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE for Doors Open Waterloo Region on September 19th! Brubacher House is excited to be one of 27 participating sites this year.

Address

Frank Tompa Drive
Waterloo, ON
N2L3G1

Opening Hours

Wednesday 2pm - 5pm
Thursday 2pm - 5pm
Friday 2pm - 5pm
Saturday 2pm - 5pm

Telephone

+15198863855

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