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Dundas is a community tucked beneath the Niagara Escarpment in southern Ontario, Canada. It became incorporated as a town on July 28, 1847. Dundas today, with its picturesque downtown, heritage homes and tree lined streets, still echoes that time.
Informative, and fun! At the Dundas Museum & Archives, discover Dundas from the time of the glaciers’ slow carving of the valley through to today’s vibrant community. The experiences and impact of individuals along the way come alive through objects used in their every day lives. We invite you to visit and explore the stories of people and events that have shaped the Valley Town.
 Did You Know??? John Graves Simcoe arrived in Upper Canada as its first Lieutenant Governor in 1792. With the possibility of attack by the United States being of great concern Simcoe ordered a military road be built from Cootes Paradise (today’s Dundas) to Oxford (Woodstock), ensuring transport of troops and supplies by land. He named it ‘Dundas Street’ for Sir Henry Dundas, Secretary for Home Affairs in England. There is no record that Sir Henry ever set foot in Canada. Today, within Dundas limits, the road is named both Dundas Street and Governor’s Road. Planning Your Visit Admission is by donation: pay what you can. Hours: September – June Monday to Friday 10 am - 5 pm. Saturday & Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm. July and August Monday to Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm. The Archives is open: September – June Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Saturday & Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm, Reference Collection only July and August Monday, Wednesday & Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Sunday 1 pm – 4 pm, Reference Collection only Closed Statutory Holidays Also closed.... |
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©2003-2010 Dundas Historical Society Museum
139 Park St. West - Dundas, Ont.
phone: (905) 627-7412
e-mail: mail@dundasmuseum.ca
website updated June 23, 2010
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