Hidden gems - Historical place museums in Etobicoke, Canada not to miss (Updated December, 2023)

Hidden gems: Historical place museums in Etobicoke

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Etobicoke. This list contains 8 places from Historical place museum category.

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The Brown Homestead

Cultural center

👍👍 Rich in History

4.90 (7 reviews) (~59.77 km from centre)

McDougall Cottage Historic Site

Historical place museum

👍👍 Beautiful historic Scottish cottage from 1858. English gardens surround the cottage, which is open for public viewing during certain times of the year. Tartan Tea occurs several times throughout the year (various themes, I believe all are Scottish based). The cottage is also open for general viewi...

4.80 (73 reviews) (~71.31 km from centre)

Hillary House National Historic Site

Historical landmark

👍👍 A treasure trove of history! Seeing the collection of games, books and pianos took me back in time - and there's such a cute little tennis court in the front lawn.

4.80 (30 reviews) (~42.66 km from centre)

Historic Beaverdams Church

Historical place museum

👍 I love history and the gravesite here; although not TOO old; carries alot of memory of old times; many tombstones that have sunk into the ground or may have been washed away ; it's sad to see people and their history erased from time all the etchings on stone fading. Could use some revitalization

4.80 (24 reviews) (~62.07 km from centre)

RCAF Museum Annex Hangar 11

Historical place museum

4.80 (6 reviews) (~78.81 km from centre)

Penman’s Dam

Historical place museum

👍👍 Beautiful area! Great place to take a rest and relax while cycling, walking or on the river. Night time is great aswell.

4.60 (33 reviews) (~84.57 km from centre)

Friends Of Wesleyville

Historical place museum

4.60 (30 reviews) (~94.4 km from centre)

Sir Frederick Banting Homestead/ Birthplace of Banting/ Banting Homestead and Heritage Park

Tourist attraction

👍 Commemorating Sir Frederick Banting, inventor of insulin, is this great, family oriented, outdoor exercise space. They have done a fantastic job of persevering the birthplace of this important Canadian hero. Also, a fantastic spot for Pokemon Go fans, with 5 stops and a gym!

4.60 (27 reviews) (~66.41 km from centre)

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Hidden gems: Historical place museums in Etobicoke, Canada