Develop within the former village a spirit of participation to cultivate a vibrant community with an appreciation for, and experience of, local history.

The Blacksmith Shop, complete with forges, will be  restored as a working museum and display area for the Historical Society.

The former second level Show Rooms will be utilized as an office space, boardroom and resource room / library.

The second floor Carpenter Shop, over the Carriage Shop, will continue to be utilized as a restoration / storage area.

The 3rd floor Custodian’s Residence will be used for artifact storage.

Support the mission and vision of the Cannington Historical Society.

Objectives

Develop within the collaborative region an inclusive venue for voluntary activities without physical limitations or social restrictions.

Develop within the heritage community a network of resources to actively advise on built heritage preservation and ‘best-practices’.

Develop a tourist destination as a living museum and community meeting room.

The Blacksmith & Carriage Shop

The lower level Carriage Shop will be re-purposed into a fully accessible community meeting room.

Develop, under the leadership of the Cannington Historical Society, a wider-community purpose of revitalization and pride.

The former main floor office will be re-purposed and used as a Universal washroom.

Develop within the heritage community a network of resources to actively advise on built heritage preservation and ‘best-practices’.

21 Laidlaw Street South
Cannington, ON L0E 1E0

Vision