Westfield Heritage Centre

The Westfield Heritage Centre spans 204 hectares of conservation land and features 35 restored historical buildings representing different periods of Canadian history.

Two high school teachers established the Westfield Pioneer Village Association in 1961, purchasing land near Rockton to preserve endangered heritage buildings.

Costumed interpreters demonstrate traditional crafts and agricultural practices that shaped rural Ontario life during the nineteenth century.

Visitors can explore the village paths and hiking trails throughout the week, while historical buildings open during scheduled special events.

The property contains multiple groves of fruit trees and beehives that demonstrate the relationship between European honey bees and early settlers' agriculture.

Location: Hamilton

Inception: 1961

Operator: Hamilton Conservation Authority

Address: 1049 Kirkwall Road, Rockton, ON L0R 1X0

Phone: +15196218851

Email: westfield@conservationhamilton.ca

Website: http://westfieldheritage.ca

GPS coordinates: 43.31981,-80.14289

Latest update: March 3, 2025 16:02