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Blacksmith & Carriage Shop Open House
In-person
History & heritage MuseumDate and time
Location
Cannington & Area Historical Society (The Blacksmith and Carriage Shop)
21 Laidlaw Street South
Cannington, ON
Access
Free, and accepts optional pay-what-you-may donations for admission.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
During the time period 1860 to 1875, a wooden blacksmith shop opened up on this lot to service the needs of the residents of Cannington, and those who travelled by horse to the rapidly growing village.
Guided tours happen all day that take you through a day as a blacksmith and wheelwright.
You will explore smithy tools, their techniques and the transportation vehicles of the day.
Links
- Cannington Historical Society canningtonhistoricalsociety.ca
Organizer
Cannington & Area Historical Society
The Cannington Historical Society was established in 1976.
We are 50 years strong in our community.
The Museum is located at 200 Elliot Street, in the north east corner of MacLeod Park. It was established in 1978 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the
Village of Cannington.
The Museum is open Victoria Day to Labour Day
Saturdays and Sundays, 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
and By Appointment
The Blacksmith and Carriage Shop (circa 1890) is at
21 Laidlaw Street South.
With forge, horse-drawn buggy,
cutter, cart, and smiting tools, the Shop is a working museum as well as the Society's office and resource centre.
For Office hours or to book a Tour, please contact us.