May Is Museum Month
May is museum month which is a great time to reflect on the many aspects that make up Westfield Heritage Village as a museum. One…
Celebrating National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week is here. Since 1974 Canada have been celebrating volunteers for a week in April. About 12.7 volunteers nationwide contribute their time and…
Spring Renewal At Westfield
If you need some optimism in your life at the moment you only need to go visit the outdoors to experience it. Take a hike…
Easter Egg Hunt At Westfield
Ever wonder how the Easter egg hunt got started and why a rabbit? You may be surprised to know that some of these traditions go…
Spring Time At Westfield
For 6 weeks of the year something very special happens in a small part of the world and we happen to live there. The climate…
Successful Community Project
Westfield recently completed a unique project with a fellow museum. Toronto’s Enoch Turner Schoolhouse is a provincially significant heritage site and the oldest school still…
Snowshoes, Sledding and Skiing – Oh my!
You may have a love hate relationship with winter in Canada. Dealing with icy driving conditions and shoveling the driveway of wet snow are definitely…
A Westfield Valentine For Family Day
In honour of Valentine’s Day and Family Day we thought we would share the story behind the “kissing bridge”. Many of you may know that…
Come Play A Game At Westfield!
Who hasn’t leaned in close, cupped their hands over their eyes, and peered into a window of one of the buildings at Westfield to get…
Try a Snow Picnic at Westfield!
With good planning and an adventurous spirit, a snow picnic can be every bit as fun as a summer picnic. Just ask the Thistle family…