Willoughby Historical Museum

Posted on June 1, 2011

About: 9935 Niagara Pkwy, Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6S6 905-295-4036 Description: CHIPPAWA. Occupying a former schoolhouse and topped by a quaint cupola, this charming brick museum works diligently to keep tabs on its history. Artifacts spanning several centuries are available for viewing; some date as far back as the late 18th century. Along with documentation of the town and its families, you'll find agricultural implements, weapons, domestic items, books, clothing and antique furniture. As the name indicates, Willoughby Township is well-represented in the collections. Hours: Victoria Day Weekend - Labour Day Daily 11am-4pm Labour Day Weekend - Victoria Day Daily 10am-5pm Payment Methods: Cash Only Website: Visit Willoughby Historical Museum Online  

Niagara Historical Society & Museum

Posted on June 1, 2011

About: 43 Castlereagh St, Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON L0S 1J0 905-468-3912 Description: NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE. Founded in the late 19th century, this museum is one of the region's oldest and its founders showed considerable foresight in their desire to preserve Canadian culture and history. These days, museum collections offer documents, photographs, maps and artifacts relating to town settlement, local agriculture, the War of 1812, furniture-making and textile production. The facility affords a fascinating browse for first-time visitors and is a valuable resource for folks researching Canada's beginnings and Ontario in particular. Hours: May - Oct  Daily 10am-5pm Nov - Apr  Daily 1pm-5pm Payment Methods: Visa,Master Card,Diner's Club Website: Visit Niagara Historical Society & Museum Online  

Niagara Gorge Discovery Center

Posted on June 1, 2011

About: Robert Moses State Pkwy, Niagara Falls, NY 14303 716-278-1070 Description: AMERICAN SIDE. Charting geology's effects on this part of the world, the Discovery Center educates visitors about Niagara Falls and the Gorge. Interactive exhibits and displays show how the river has carved out local terrain and how, 12,000 years ago, the Falls were created. Fossils and rock formations provide clues to the long-ago event and a short film helps clarify the process. Outdoors, an overlook offers a vista of the Gorge itself and a trailhead leads trekkers directly into it. Hours: May    Oct Daily 8:30am-5pm Contact for Specific Dates and Times Hours May Vary Seasonally Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, Discover, American Express, Diner's Club Website: Visit Niagara Gorge Discovery Center Online