Celebrate Canada 150 with Dundurn National Historic Site

HAMILTON, ON - June 6, 2017 -  On Saturday, June 17, 1967 the museum officially reopened its doors to a crowd of more than 3,000 people to celebrate the newly restored “Castle”. On Saturday, June 17, 2017 the public are invited to experience Dundurn’s Golden Anniversary Celebration and Light Up the Knight, in commemoration of Canada’s 150th year as a nation.

Dundurn’s Golden Anniversary Celebration

Time: 12 Noon to 4 pm

• Engage in special tours of newly restored rooms and the historic Kitchen Garden
• View the rarely seen Cockpit building, and participate in hands-on activities
• Enjoy music and artistic performances by Scantily Plaid, The Argyll and Sutherland Pipe Band, Alana and Leigh Cline Celtic Duo, The Dirty Pioneers and the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
• Family-friendly activities abound with face painting, balloon animals provided by Parti-Perfect, children’s games, tea parties, sing-alongs, character drawings, and many more hands-on activities
• Visitors are asked to please bring a non-perishable food item to help Neighbour to Neighbour stock their shelves
• Free event and museum admission

Light Up the Knight

Time: 7 to 11 pm

• Experience an outdoor light and sound show spectacle in Dundurn Park in partnership with Hamilton Flea and Soundbox
• Enjoy live music by Aron D’Alesio, entertainment by the Hammer Hoppers and a marketplace of local vendors
• Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a light and sound show illuminating the historic castle walls at 9:30 pm and 10:15 pm
• Free outdoor event

“I am grateful to be part of the team charged with preserving and sharing this very unique Canadian home with people from all around the world. And especially during this Canada 150 year, when we also look back over the past fifty years to when a generation before us took the bold step to restore Dundurn Castle for future generations, our own being the first of many yet to come. It is a rare honour to protect and steward the heritage that is Dundurn for future generations.” - Ken Heaman, Senior Curator, Dundurn National Historic Site

“This year, Hamilton joins cities across the country to celebrate Canada’s 150th year as a nation. This important anniversary offers us all a chance to reflect on our city’s contributions to the growth of our nation – from our proud industrial roots to the exciting revitalization transforming our city. It’s also a chance to imagine the kind of city we want to build moving forward.” - Fred Eisenberger, Mayor, City of Hamilton 

Additional resources

• Parking is limited so the public are encouraged to take public transit, walk or bike to the events
• View more information about Dundurn National Historic Site