List of historic places in Eastern Ontario facts for kids

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This is a list of amazing historic places you can visit in Eastern Ontario! These special spots are recognized on the Canadian Register of Historic Places. This means they are important to Canada's past, whether locally, provincially, or even nationally. You'll find separate lists for the cities of Kingston and Ottawa.

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Exploring Historic Places in Eastern Ontario

Eastern Ontario is full of cool places that tell stories about the past. From old buildings to important battlefields, these sites help us understand how people lived long ago and what events shaped our country. Let's explore some of these fascinating spots!

Frontenac County's Treasures

Lighthouse (Nine Mile Point)

This lighthouse is located on Simcoe Island. Lighthouses are important historic structures that helped guide ships safely on the water.

Wolfe Island Township Hall National Historic Site of Canada

Found on Main Street in Frontenac Islands, this building is a National Historic Site. It's a place where local government decisions were made, showing how communities were organized in the past.

Lanark County's Landmarks

Lanark County has many interesting historic sites, from old railway stations to homes of famous Canadians.

Canadian Pacific Railway Station (Carleton Place)

Located at 110 Miguel Street in Carleton Place, this old railway station reminds us of the important role trains played in connecting communities across Canada.

Victoria School Museum (Carleton Place)

At 267 Edmund Street in Carleton Place, this former school is now a museum. It's a great place to learn about what school was like for kids in earlier times.

The Victoria School Museum in Carleton Place.

Lockmaster's House (Drummond/North Elmsley)

This house is at Beveridges Lock, part of the famous Rideau Canal National Historic Site. Lockmasters lived here and operated the locks, which are like water elevators for boats.

A Lockmaster's House along the Rideau Canal.

McKinley House (Drummond/North Elmsley)

You can find this historic home at 2125 Scotch Line Road. It's a preserved house that gives us a peek into the lives of families from the past.

The historic McKinley House.

Auld Kirk (Mississippi Mills)

Built around 1836, this old church on County Road 16 in Mississippi Mills (Almonte) is a beautiful example of early architecture. "Kirk" is an old Scottish word for church.

The historic Auld Kirk church.

Former Almonte Post Office National Historic Site of Canada

This building at 73 Mill Street in Mississippi Mills was once a busy post office. It's now a National Historic Site, showing how important communication was in the past.

The former Almonte Post Office.

James Naismith House (Mississippi Mills)

Located at 4968 County Road 29 in Mississippi Mills (Almonte), this was the home of James Naismith, the inventor of basketball! It's a cool spot for sports fans.

A statue of James Naismith near his historic home.

Rosamond Woollen Mill National Historic Site of Canada

This large mill at 3 Rosamond Street East in Mississippi Mills (Almonte) was a major factory that made wool products. It's a National Historic Site because it shows the industrial history of the area.

The Rosamond Woollen Mill.

Defensible Lockmaster's House (Montague)

Another lockmaster's house, this one is at Kilmarnock Lock Station in Montague. These houses were often built strongly, almost like small forts, to protect the important canal locks.

The Defensible Lockmaster's House at Kilmarnock Lock.

Historic Buildings in Perth

The town of Perth has many beautiful old buildings that are recognized for their history. These include: * 10 Market Square * Barker-Wilson House at 31 Foster Street * Brooke-Matthews Building at 51 Gore Street East * Daly Reid Building at 13 Gore Street West * The Doctor's House at 22 Wilson Street West * Haggart House (1837) at 41 Mill Street * Inge-Va (1824) at 66 Craig Street * Jean O'Donnell House at 37 Herriott Street * Katherine Stephen Home at 43 North Street * Kellock Block at 39 Gore Street East * Maple Drop Building at 2 Wilson Street West * Mattheson House National Historic Site of Canada at 11 Gore Street East. This is a very important historic home. * McMartin House National Historic Site of Canada (1830) at 125 Gore Street. Another significant historic house. * McMillan Building at 77 Gore Street East * The Old Fire Hall at 34 Herriott Street * Perkins Building at 2 Wilson Street West * Perth Town Hall National Historic Site of Canada at 80 Gore Street West. This impressive building is a key part of Perth's history. * Riverside Apartments at 93 Gore Street East * St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church at 1 Drummond Street West * St. George Hotel at 15 Harvey Street * St. James the Apostle Anglican Church and Rectory at 12 Harvey Street * Shaw's of Perth at 1 Gore Street East * Sneyd House at 44 South Street * Soong Building at 69 Gore Street East * Waddell House at 61 Drummond Street East

Historic Sites in Smiths Falls

Smiths Falls has several historic places, many connected to the Rideau Canal. * Defensible Lockmaster's House (Old Slys Locks Lockstation) * Defensible Lockmaster's House (Combined Locks) * East Mill at 34 Beckwith Street South. This old mill shows the industrial past of the town. * Heritage House Museum at 11 Old Slys Road. A great place to learn about local history. * Smiths Falls Bascule Bridge National Historic Site of Canada * Smiths Falls Railway Station (Canadian Northern) National Historic Site of Canada * Town Hall at 77 Beckwith Street * West Mill at 34 Beckwith Street South

Leeds and Grenville United Counties' Gems

This area is home to many historic buildings and even islands that played a role in Canada's past.

Homewood (Augusta)

Located at 1372 County Road 2 in Augusta, Homewood is a historic house that gives us a glimpse into early Canadian life.

Homewood Museum, built in 1799.

Historic Places in Brockville

Brockville has several important historic sites: * Armoury at 1-9 East Avenue. An armoury is a place where military equipment is stored, and soldiers train. * Former Brockville Post Office National Historic Site of Canada at 14 Court House Avenue. * Fulford Place National Historic Site of Canada at 287 King Street East. This grand mansion was once the home of a wealthy industrialist and is now a museum. * Leeds and Grenville County Court House National Historic Site of Canada at 1 Court House Square. This building has been a center for justice for a long time.

St. Paul's Church (Delta)

This church at 77 King Street in Delta is a historic religious building.

St. Paul's Anglican Church in Delta.

Former Grand Trunk Railway Station (Ernestown)

This old train station in Ernestown is a reminder of the early days of railway travel.

The former Ernestown Railway Station.

St. Lawrence Islands National Park Historic Sites (Front of Yonge)

Several places within the beautiful St. Lawrence Islands National Park are historic, including: * Adelaide Island Picnic Shelter * Aubrey Island Picnic Shelter * Batterman's Point Complex * Bridge Island / Chimney Island National Historic Site of Canada. Chimney Island is especially important for its history. * Gazebo at Batterman's Point. * Gordon Island Pavilion * Limberlost at Batterman's Point. * Mallorytown Landing Pavilion * Massey Farmstead on Grenadier Island. * Shelter (Beaurivage Island) * Shelter (Camelot Island) * Shelter (Endymion Island) * Water Tower at Batterman's Point. * West Grenadier Island Pavilion

Lansdowne Iron Works National Historic Site of Canada (Lyndhurst)

Located near Lyndhurst Bridge in Lyndhurst, these iron works were important for making metal products in the past.

Pointe au Baril National Historic Site of Canada (Maitland)

This site in Maitland is important for its historical significance, possibly related to early trade or military activities.

Historic Places in Merrickville–Wolford

Merrickville–Wolford has several historic buildings, including: * Aaron Merrick House at 905 St. Lawrence Street * Defensible Lockmaster's House (Clowes Lock) * Defensible Lockmaster's House (Nicholsons Lock) * Foundry on an island in the Rideau River. A foundry is where metal is melted and shaped. * Hutchins-Heroux Commercial Building at 212 St. Lawrence Street * Jakes-McLean Block at 105 St. Lawrence Street * Merrickville Blockhouse at 279 Saint Lawrence Street. This blockhouse is a strong, defensive building from the time the Rideau Canal was built.

The Merrickville Blockhouse.

Historic Places in North Grenville

North Grenville also has interesting historic spots: * 8 Mary Street * Actons Corners School at 1631 Highway 43. An old schoolhouse. * Kemptville Public Library at 207 Prescott Street. * Lyman Clothier House at 8 Clothier Street West. * Maplewood Hall at 92 Maplewood Avenue. * Oxford-on-Rideau Township Hall National Historic Site of Canada at 100 Maplewood Street. This building served as a local government meeting place.

Historic Sites in Prescott

Prescott is rich in military and railway history. * Battle of the Windmill National Historic Site of Canada on County Road 2 East. This site marks an important battle from 1838. * Battle of the Windmill Windmill Tower. This tower was part of the battle and is a striking landmark. * Caponier at Fort Wellington National Historic Site. A caponier is a type of defensive structure. * Former Grand Trunk Railway Station at St. Lawrence and Railway Streets. * Fort Wellington National Historic Site of Canada on King Street. This fort was built to defend Canada and is a great place to learn about military history. * Latrine at Fort Wellington National Historic Site. * Officers' Quarters at Fort Wellington National Historic Site. This is where the officers lived. * Prescott Railway Station (Grand Trunk) National Historic Site of Canada at 820 St. Lawrence Street.

Historic Places in Rideau Lakes

The Rideau Lakes area, part of the Rideau Canal system, has many historic sites. * Blacksmith's Shop near the Jones Falls lock station. A blacksmith made and repaired metal tools. * Cottage on Colonel By Island. * Blockhouse (Newboro) * Blockhouse (Narrows) * Defensible Lockmaster's House (Poonamalie Lock) * Defensible Lockmaster's House (Jones Falls Lock) * Defensible Lockmaster's House (Chaffeys Lock) * Elgin United Church at 77 Main Street in Rideau Lakes (Elgin). * Emmanuel Anglican Church at 2767 Highway 15 in Rideau Lakes (Portland). * The Guthrie House at 10 Perth Street in Rideau Lakes (Elgin). * The Horace Sheldon House at 3196 Sheldon Road. * John Green House at 2346 Harlem Road. * Morton-McLeod House at 12 Queen Street. * Old Stone Mill National Historic Site of Canada on Highway 42. This mill used water power to grind grain. * Pennock-St. Pierre House at 176 Charland Road. * Philo Hicock House at 8 King Street. * Red Brick School at 48 Halladay Street. * St. Paul's Anglican Church at 77 King Street. * St. Peter's Anglican Church at 3600 Newboyne Road. * Storehouse, Lock Office at Davis Lock, Rideau Canal National Historic Site of Canada.

Darlingside National Historic Site of Canada (Rockport)

Located along the Thousands Island Parkway in Rockport, this site is historically significant.

David Laidlaw House (Westport)

At 328 Centreville Road in Westport, this house is a local historic place.

Lennox and Addington County's Heritage

This county offers a mix of natural and architectural historic sites.

Mazinaw Pictographs National Historic Site of Canada

Found in Bon Echo Provincial Park in Addington Highlands, these ancient rock paintings are incredibly important. They were created by Indigenous peoples long ago and tell stories through images.

Ancient pictographs at Mazinaw Rock.

Historic Places in Greater Napanee

Greater Napanee has several historic buildings: * Allison House and Grounds at 54 Adolphustown Park Road. * Macpherson House at 180 Elizabeth Street. * Napanee Post Office at 36 Bridge Street. * Napanee Town Hall National Historic Site of Canada. This building is a central part of Napanee's history. * Old Hay Bay Church National Historic Site of Canada at 2365 South Shore Road. This is the oldest Methodist church in Canada, built in 1792!

Layer Cake Hall (Loyalist)

At 193 Davey Street in Loyalist, this building has a unique name and history.

Historic Places in Stone Mills

Stone Mills has two notable historic sites: * Madden Store at 397 Main Street. An old general store. * Newburgh Academy at 411 Academy Street. This was an important school in the past.

United Counties of Prescott and Russell's Past

This region has historic sites related to transportation and justice.

Canadian National Railways Station (Casselman)

Located at 66 St. Joseph Street in Casselman, this old train station is a historic transportation hub.

The Casselman Railway Station.

L'Orignal Court House and Jail (Champlain)

At 59 Court Street in Champlain (L'Orignal), this complex includes an old courthouse and jail. It shows how laws and justice were handled in earlier times.

The L'Orignal Court House and Jail.

Macdonell-Williamson House National Historic Site of Canada (East Hawkesbury)

This historic house at 25, chemin des Outaouais in East Hawkesbury (Chute-à-Blondeau) is a significant example of early Canadian architecture and history.

The Macdonell-Williamson House.

Renfrew County's Historic Spots

Renfrew County has military and government historic sites.

Gillies Grove and House National Historic Site of Canada (Arnprior)

At 412 Gillies Grove in Arnprior, this site includes a historic house and a beautiful old-growth forest.

Armoury (Pembroke)

This armoury at 177 Victoria Street in Pembroke is a historic military building.

Building F-16 (Petawawa)

Located at CFB Petawawa in Petawawa, this building is recognized for its historical importance within the military base.

Government Building (Renfrew)

At 249 Raglan Street in Renfrew, this building played a role in local government.

United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry's Past

This region has sites related to military history, historic homes, and transportation.

Historic Places in Cornwall

Cornwall has several historic sites: * Cornwall Armoury at 505 4th Street East. * Glengarry House National Historic Site of Canada (ruins at Stonehouse Point). Even ruins can be important historic sites, showing what once stood there. * Inverarden House National Historic Site of Canada on Montreal Road. This historic house is a beautiful example of past architecture.

The Inverarden House.

VIA Rail/Canadian National Railways Station (North Glengarry)

At 27 McDougall Street in North Glengarry (Alexandria), this train station is a historic part of Canada's railway system.

The Alexandria Via Rail Station.

Battle of Crysler's Farm National Historic Site of Canada (South Dundas)

This important battlefield is located near Upper Canada Village in South Dundas (Morrisburg). It marks a key battle from the War of 1812.

A memorial at the Battle of Crysler's Farm site.

Historic Places in South Glengarry

South Glengarry has several significant historic sites: * Bethune-Thompson House / White House National Historic Site of Canada at 19730 John Street. This historic home has a long and interesting past. * Bethune Thompson Workers' Cottage at 19730 John Street. This cottage shows where workers lived. * Ruin of St. Raphael's Roman Catholic Church National Historic Site of Canada at 20000 King's Road. The ruins of this church are a powerful reminder of its past importance. * Sir John Johnson House National Historic Site of Canada. This house, overlooking the Raisin River, was the home of an important historical figure.