The amendments made to the Ontario Heritage Act under Bill 23 has only exacerbated the issues facing our province’s heritage sector. In Niagara, it’s no different: our heritage is at risk. Lately, the TBH team has been reflecting on the state of heritage in Niagara. How do we best protect, preserve, and promote our collective heritage in a meaningful way while still addressing the broader needs of our communities? How can we ensure the past holds a relevant place in a community’s present and future? What tools are required to do this work effectively? Read on for our reflections and suggestions.

Niagara was one of Canada’s main whisky producing regions at the turn of the 19th century. Learn more about the different ingredients used to make whisky, the manufacturing process, quantities produced, transportation of the product and the markets it reached, starring some recognizable local names.

Join our Administrative Coordinator Pamela Dungao as she pens a delightful journey full of nostalgia, head-scratching historical research, and triumphant cakey-goodness at The Brown Homestead this holiday season.