March 15 to December 30, 2023
Nothing brings people closer together than food! Wilmot has produced many fine food products. Whether it
was in the family home or produced to distribute globally, Wilmot takes the cake…..and cheese….and butter! A fun exhibit about food.
To pair with our special exhibit Whisked Up in Wilmot we are offering a special food features every month.
Visit from 11:00 a.m. to Noon or 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on these special days to learn more on the following themes as well as additional features. With regular admission.
Since 1974, the third Monday in February has been identified as Heritage Day in Canada. Unlike other provinces who celebrate only one day in February, we in Ontario celebrate the entire week! For Heritage Wilmot, the committee has been hosting Heritage Day events for more than 30 years and has been very proud to say that the event in Wilmot has been the longest running event in Waterloo Region.
We are pleased to host our first in-person Heritage Day since 2020! Please join Heritage Wilmot to celebrate.
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Children of all ages are invited to treat their mom to a 30-minute guided tour of the Castle by costumed staff.
They’re baaaack!
Take a walk on Castle Kilbride’s eerie side. The tour features frescoes from an artist who should have been dead, playful kids throughout, including Kilbride’s resident spirit and haunted antiques that have found their way back to the Castle. Participants secluded inside the house with their guide creates a perfect environment for experiences. This indoor tour has not disappointed as it has been Ghost Walks most active. Tour with costume guide as they present an out of the ordinary tour. In partnership with Ghost Walks.
Get your tickets at GhostWalks.com.
Step back 100 years to enjoy the sights and delights of a 1920s garden party. It will be the bee’s knees! Tour the Castle by a costumed guide, afterwards enjoy tea and sweets on the front lawn. In the event of inclement weather, the tea will be held indoors. All teas start at 1:30 p.m. Cost is $22.00 per person.
Castle Kilbride: The House That Flax Built is the definitive book about Wilmot Township's beloved National Historic Site, written and compiled by the Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee. For the first time in full colour, this gorgeously illustrated book recounts the history of the house back to its very beginnings in 1877, and illustrates that history with stunning photographs dating from over a century ago to today. For anyone who is curious about the eye-catching mansion in the middle of a quiet village, and for visitors who simply can't see everything in just one tour, this book will be a treasured keepsake. Cost $26 including tax. Available in the Castle's Gift Shop
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