Smiths Falls » Heritage House
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Welcome to the Heritage House Museum.
Heritage House is situated in a picturesque area of the Rideau Canal and is a restored classically styled Victorian home depicting the life style of an upper middle class family living in Smiths Falls around 1867 to 1875.
Built in 1860-1861 by Joshua Bates, the house is located near the Rideau River where he built two mills, a gristmill and woollen mill that were powered by Old Slys Rapids.
A visit to Heritage House includes a tour of 7 period rooms furnished to depict the lifestyle of the times. The museum’s unique mirror-image facades, indoor brick bake oven and two-story privy preserve an atmosphere of the past in the once derelict house.
Enjoy a picnic near our gardens or take a short stroll through parkland to the Rideau Canal and Old Slys Lockstation.
Presented year round are changing exhibitions and art shows, a variety of special events, workshops and school and children’s programs. Also available are meeting space rentals, gift shop and a Victoria setting for wedding photos.
HOURS:
May 4 - Dec. 20 - 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Daily
Jan. 2 to May 3 - 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Fri.
ADMISSION:
Adults - $ 4.00
Youths (6-18) - $2.50
Seniors - $ 3.50
Family (max 4) - $ 12.50
Under 6 years Free!
