Last call: Lake Ramsey historical cruise

All aboard the William Ramsey Cruise Boat for our next heritage event, Sunday, September 28, noon – 1:00 pm. From Bitimigamising and Lost Lake, to the second largest city contained lake in the world, Ramsey Lake is deep in history. Reproduced for historical purposes only. When: Sunday, September 28, noon – 1:00 pm. Please arriveContinueContinue reading “Last call: Lake Ramsey historical cruise”

Local history explorers

This summer, our Kingsmount-Bell Park heritage walks have turned a few corners and burned a few calories while celebrating our built heritage and families that have left their mark. If you’d like to learn more about our walks, subscribe to our website to receive notifications. Dr. William and Florence Howey arrived on July 1, 1883, andContinueContinue reading “Local history explorers”

August Heritage Walk

Join us Sunday, August 24, 1:30-3:00 pm, as we stroll through the history of the old “General”. In 1944, the Sisters of St. Joseph purchased the Stafford property at 700 Paris Street to respond to the need for additional hospital facilities. The formal opening of Sudbury’s new hospital was celebrated on October 15th, 1950. Seventy-fiveContinueContinue reading “August Heritage Walk”

June Heritage Walk

Hear stories of landowner Aurore Dubois, Deacon’s Castle, the Bell Mansion, Skip Chalmers and the wharf rats, plus a connection between a Beatle’s landmark album and a one-time Sudburian. Join us for the second in a series of 2025 Heritage Walks that will introduce the people, places and events that have shaped the Kingsmount-Bell ParkContinueContinue reading “June Heritage Walk”