Our Conversation With Rope Loft Continues
“In a time of darkness, the only light is the truth”. – Rope Loft This past Friday Rope Loft sat down with Rondalyn, manager of…
Indigenous Peoples Day
At Westfield we are very fortunate to have a number of spaces where we can share the historical past- whether here at Westfield in one…
It’s National Indigenous History Month
It’s Indigenous History Month This year the theme for Indigenous History Month is dedicated to missing children, families left behind and the survivors of Residential…
The Sweet Perfume of Lilacs
Each spring I eagerly await the first signs that the lilac bushes are about to bloom at Westfield Heritage Village Conservation Area. It’s only recently…
It’s Invasive Species Week May 15-May 22
For Invasive Species Week we asked Westfield’s Conservation Area Technician, Jack Elderman, to write this week’s blog. Here is what he had to say: The…
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…