History & Heritage
Celebrate a rich Canadian past and explore the unique architectural and cultural history of Lennox & Addington County.
The top historic sites for a heritage tour include the Museum of Lennox and Addington, the Macpherson House, Old Hay Bay Church, the Fairfield Gutzeit House and Babcock Mill. These sites offer an authentic look at the United Empire Loyalist roots and early architecture that defines the region's character.
History in Lennox and Addington is not a distant concept but a visible part of the landscape. From the dry stone walls on Amherst Island to the historic mills in Loyalist Township, the past is woven into the present. This is a region that rewards travellers who value local knowledge over glossy marketing and those seeking detailed genealogical records or architectural context. Whether you are tracing the geology of the Canadian Shield or following the 18th-century settler stories along the shoreline, the experience is grounded in what is actually here. This is where the story of Upper Canada began, and it is preserved through 10+ museums and over 10,000 archived artifacts.
Explore History & Heritage
Museum of Lennox & Addington
The Macpherson House & Park
Bath Museum & Visitor Centre
Fairfield Gutzeit House
United Empire Loyalist Heritage Centre
Dry Stone Walls
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Explore Additional Museums & Historic Sites
Babcock Mill
Visitors can explore this historic 1856 planing mill and basket factory situated along Millhaven Creek in Odessa.
Cloyne Pioneer Museum
Visit over 1,000 artifacts illustrating the logging, mining, and pioneer history of Cloyne.
Fairfield House
Discover one of Ontario’s oldest timber-frame homes, showcasing early settler life and construction.
Neilson Store Museum
See showcase artifacts from one of Canada’s grain merchants from the first settlement of 1789.
Old Hay Bay Church
Canada’s oldest Methodist building and the second oldest church is right here in Lennox and Addington.
St. Alban’s Centre
Explore the UEL Memorial Church, Minton commemorative tiles, and enjoy special events.
History Still Lives Here
Good to Know
Archive Access
The Museum & Archives provides public access to genealogical records and local history documents for researchers.
Limestone Architecture
Downtown Napanee features some of the best-preserved 19th-century limestone buildings in Ontario.
Self-Guided Tours
Many heritage sites, including the dry stone walls, can be explored via self-guided driving or walking routes.
Seasonal Hours
Many smaller community museums operate on a seasonal basis or by appointment. Check their status before visiting.
Find Your Pace
For the Calm Historian
A quiet, uncrowded site with deep local significance.
A solo walking tour on Amherst Island.
Authentic 19th-century living without the crowded attraction feel.
For the Granular Explorer
Technical access to land records and ancestry indexes.
A closer look at 19th-century industrial engineering.
Studying the billion-year-old rock cuts as you tour.