This is the homestead of one of Canada's most noted landscape artists. Homer Watson produced works which hang in Windsor Castle in England, the National Gallery in Ottawa, and the Art Gallery of Ontario, as well as numerous private homes. Works of other Canadian artists are displayed in changing exhibits in other rooms throughout the house. Visitors can enjoy walking trails in the park-like setting.
Location:
1754 Old Mill Road, Kitchener Ontario
Telephone
519-748-4377
Other History nearby:
(Brantford) Bell Homestead National Historic Site
(Brantford) Bell Memorial
(Mississauga) Benares Historical House Museum
(Toronto) Black Creek Pioneer Village
(Mississauga) Bradley House Museum
(Brantford) Brant County Museum and Archives
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02/21 Coming to The Kitchener area
Buffalo Greek Fest Buffalo NY May31-June2 Acquaint yourselves with our Greek Orthodox Church. Step into our culture and experience the sights, sounds and tastes of the birthplace of democracy – Greece. Enjoy the Greek food, feel the rhythm of the music, and dance a little!
Scandinavian Folk Festival Gerry NY July19-21 Swedish Food Every Day, Expanded Lecture Program, Feature Length Swedish Movies (with English subtitles), A Celebration of Hans Christian Anderson.
Sorrento Cheese Buffalo Italian Heritage Festival Buffalo NY August1-4 Cultural demonstrations including Tarantella Italian street dancers, Grape Stomping contests, Sicilian puppet shows. Second largest Italian street festival in the country.
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