Best Old Fashioned Christmas

As a young girl growing up on episodes of "Little House on the Prairie", I've had a romanticized view of what life was like as a "pioneer".    I've always enjoyed visiting Westfield Heritage Village, in the town of Rockton which is only 20 minutes away from Waterdown.    It is run by Conservation Hamilton and is open Sundays or holidays April through October, 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm with special programs running in December for Christmas and March for Maple Syrup season.   I highly recommend going for the Christmas celebrations.   There is a certain magic to the all the buildings and seeing the way Christmas was celebrated long before the commercialism of what we know now.

You can enjoy a leisurely day in the country as you visit over thirty five historical buildings or walk on our picturesque nature trails. Log cabins, one room school house, blacksmith shop, railway station, general store, steam locomotive and many other destinations interpreted by enthusiastic and knowledgeable costumed interpreters make your visit something special for the whole family. Don’t forget to drop in at the General Store soda shop for a light lunch, indulge in Eddie D. Cat confections or purchase one of a kind items in our gift shop. Tours are self guided or with a costumed guide on the hour.

In December, they run special programs to celebrate Christmas.    This year you can visit
Saurday, December 3, 10 & 17, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm for ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas
Celebrate Christmas past from Georgian times to the modern era. Feel the warmth of the season through food samples, fireworks , horse and wagon rides, and a visit from Saint Nick. Eddie D. Cat Confectionery offers a wide range of sweet treats for the season or visit our one-of-a-kind Gift Shop for the perfect Christmas gift. Special event prices apply for this event – though you may use your Nature’s Rewards pass for this event.

• Adult admission – $11.00
• Senior (65+) or Student (13-17 yrs) – $10.00
• Child (6-12yrs) – $6.50 (children 5 and under are free)

Sunday, December 18, noon to 4:00 pm – Christmas Day in the Country
Enjoy an old fashioned Christmas and celebrate the season where traditions of an earlier time are brought to life. Join the parties, enjoy the food and shop for that special someone

To learn more about Westfield, please visit their website at www.westfieldheritage.com