21 Laidlaw Street South
Cannington, ON L0E 1E0

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.

Objectives

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

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

Vision

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

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.

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

Support the mission and vision of the Cannington Historical Society.

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