This is not a large museum but after the renovations the exhibits are well presented…read more There's exhibits with historic art of the area, community art, immigration, celebrations and more. The entrance fee is commensurate with the size of the collection.

Perhaps it's good timing that this is my first review of 2019 as a resolution that I need to make​…read moremore visits here. I'd visited PAMA (how it's commonly known and on the signage) about 3 years ago​ for an event but haven't returned since - nor had I brought my kids until today. Pretty sad considering how great the facility is - and that I only live a few blocks from it. The Museum and Art Gallery are in separate buildings from each other​ but connected by a ​tunnel. It's truly magnificent throughout the entire facility by how they integrate the old stone structure with the new additions which are largely glass and allow a lot of natural light. The art gallery is the smaller of the two sections. The gallery has some beautiful pieces and a great exhibit at the time of writing - but it's fairly small. Downstairs they have two studios - almost multipurpose rooms. They often have daycamps for kids there. For example, during the current winter break, they've had a separate activity each day - with today's being to create a rose out of clay. My kids had a blast and the staff was​ very helpful and cheerful. The tunnel linking the sections serves as the photography exhibit. At my first visit, it was a bit more art-centered​, and my visit today it was more historically-oriented. Both times were great and there were lots of great things that caught my attention. The museum is larger than the art gallery. The first level has a kids area - suited for ages 4-8 where they have a lot of interactive play and learn about food, transport, ​and other things. Just behind are a few cells remaining from the prison era which serve to highlight the conditions of the era, and some of the harsh realities and injustices​ as well. Upstairs shows old artifacts largely highlighting the area's agrarian roots. They keep kids involved where they can pretend to plant their own garden. There was a also a very impressive First Nations exhibit which had some interactive features. It should go without saying that PAMA is not out to compete with being a world-class Museum or art gallery​. But considering it's scope as a suburban one, and that admission is only $5 for adults and even less for kids, I think it's phenomenal​. Anyone near the area should visit it at least once, and even families outside of Peel but in the GTA should really consider making a day trip here - especially​ during school breaks when the art gallery is​ providing activities for kids. PAMA truly deserves to be featured on more "Places to take your kids..." GTA lists. Overall,​ ​very fun, inspiring​ and family friendly. Tip: free family passes available at Brampton Library - with the Four Corners branch only a couple blocks away.

Visited this museum in November and December. It's in beautiful downtown Oakville near the lake. It…read morewas the home of the Chisholm Family - Erchless Estate. When they moved to Barrie, the new owner had separated it into flats and rented them out. When that owner decided to sell, developers wanted to take it over for condos. Luckily, the Town of Oakville took it over and preserved it as a museum. It really is worth a visit. You could feel the history in this home. I'm grateful that Oakville has taken it over. There is lots to learn here. Don't forget to make a donation!

The museum is housed in the Erchless Estate, which encompasses the building itself but also the…read moresurrounding landscaped grounds. There are both permanent and special exhibits. When I visited, there was the "Preserving Peace: Souvenirs of Peacekeeping" exhibit with donated artifacts. Very educational and extremely well put together. Check the Town's website for any COVID restrictions.

Went to a rugby game at this stadium & had a good time. It's a well kept stadium. There is an…read moreelevator for those with baby strollers or mobility issues. But if you have a seat in the stand you'll have to do the stairs. Lots of stairs if you don't use the elevators. The stadium seats 3700+ according to the website. For myself & hubby it's easy to get to by transit. It's right across from the Pioneer Village station. The regular seating ($35 & up) is on one side & field side seats are on the other side but at $250 it's too expensive for our taste. There's a concession stand by the regular seating & plenty of washrooms. There's also a small beer garden & other food vendors available near the field side. You can buy some team merchandise there too but sizes can be limited. As for the seats in the regular sections they are okay. The seats are a hard plastic. We were here on a cold spring day & my tushy felt cold. But it's better than sitting on concrete like at Lamport Stadium downtown. The nice thing was the stadium put a heater in the washrooms so I would go there just to warm up. LOL. Hubby & I were in section 700 near gate 2. The sections go from 100 to 800 with sections 400, 500 & 600 as the premier sections. Probably because they are in the middle. There's a sky deck too but not sure what it is as we didn't go up there. You can also get tickets to watch from the garden but there's no seating. By the way, it's also a cashless venue so have your credit card or debit card ready. Only the 50/50 tickets were allowing cash purchases.

There is free parking available in the underground garage located behind the museum. You will also…read morefind a few free spots in the back as well. If you want to splurge and park a bit closer, there are a few metered spots available right in front of the museum. I highly recommend purchasing your tickets in advance online to ensure that you get the time you want. I would also look for discounts. I was able to snag a Groupon for this place and it saved me quiet a few bucks. The staff at the museum are awesome. They were very welcoming, friendly, courteous, and helpful. They gave us our space, but stepped in to explain an illusion when we were looking puzzled or stumped. On downfall of this place is that it is not very big. We went through the meusuem in about 40 minutes, and that was stretching it out. Some of our favorite illusions were the clone card table, the galaxy room, the human kaleidoscope, the Tilted Room, the Reverse Room, the Ames Room (shrinking room), the human potted plant, 3D art, the RGB screen, shadow box/flash screen, the Beuchet Chair Illusion, hollow face illusion, swap noses illusion, infinity ladder and various other illusions such as the Müller-Lyer illusion and illusory motion. The museum's couch illusion appears to be unique to this location and is featured. It has the person put part of their body in a hole in the couch and using a fake pair of legs, make it look like they are doing some impossible poses. This is a very nice museum that is a decent place to spend a little time. It is about 30 minutes or so outside of Toronto and my family really enjoyed taking photos there. I wish this place was bigger, but I still highly recommend checking this place out.

November 3rd, 2024:…read more Booked and prepaid the previous day for attendance to this establishment today. Noticed on my receipt of a "processing fee" and inquired as to why given that we came in person to pay. Was told the following: Don't know what the processing fee is for and over time is on the charged irregardless - JJ Our "appointment time" was for 2:00 pm starting However, staff member JJ did not appears to the front counter till 2:14 pm without any apologies of any kind. Followed by another employee, Simrin popping out of nowhere as well and asked JJ, "you good"? For almost $100 for two kids and an adult, and how this place has gone downhill. You are better off visiting a real museum whether it be Toronto over time Niagara Falls. And given the price being charged for admission, you'd think that they would be able to purchase a new watering can. Has no one noticed that the handle is missing/broken off? Not worth it. New pictures have been added and my review has been changed from a 5 to a 1 star. ***REVIEW FROM 11 MONTHS AGO BELOW*** Upon entering until exiting the staff at this establishment were welcoming, friendly and informative. Staff provided tips & tricks for photo ops. At first sign of confusion, they were quick to answer any queries. This little adventure made a great fun filled Sunday afternoon with my two kids. I should say that Gordan was/is extremely kid friendly, even did a little magic show for my kids and then told them the secret to it lol l am happily amazed with this place and will make sure to spread word of mouth of how incredible and great this place is. Price point is great especially for a family of 4; 2 adults and two children. I would give it a 10/10 but there was no option for it. Any day of the week, this is a fun activity, whether for kids or adults or both. Explore away.

The property includes parking, a visitors centre, the historic house, and a long mowed greenspace…read moresurrounded by large shady trees. The house offers a glimpse into the prewar life of a gentleman's family. The house has some beautiful craftsman furniture, antiques, and artworks. The location is a beautiful venue for events, which they hold throughout the summer. We attended blooms and berries, which offered some family crafts, treats, and live music. There are outdoor concerts on Fridays @7pm by donation through summer. Bring a picnic, blankets and chairs and enjoy!

We were lucky to walk in just as a tour was starting out so we joined up. The guide was not only…read moreknowledgeable about the area but also enthusiastic about the family. It made the trip around the house fun. A great piece of local history.

I am averaging a ribfest each weekend so far this summer. My fourth ribfest of 2021 brought me to…read moreOakville. The ninth annual Oakville Family Ribfest is in a drive-thru format. It was held on the Trafalgar campus of Sheridan College. This ribfest was extremely well-organized. There were signs everywhere as I approached the campus. Turn right at the next light. I love clear instructions. The number of volunteers seemed almost overkill. There were two people at the front entrance waving folks in. I then spoke to a young man who gave me a free reusable bag with perks in it and a program. Program? Yes, it had eight pages of menus and coupons. There was a lovely woman letting me know that I could buy bottled water and raffle tickets a few feet ahead. You truly cannot get lost! I got to another woman who was selling raffle tickets and their proceeds go to the Oakville Rotary Club. You can either pay in cash, or use the machine for debit and credit cards. I had enough change with me. I bought a ticket and got a free bottled water. Luckily, I had looked at the menu online before coming here. I'm glad that I did. Reading the menu and driving simultaneously doesn't sound like a safe activity. I approached another man who asked which ribber I wanted. I went with the one that offered mac and cheese, which was Route 55 BBQ. He let me know which lane to take to get there. The lineup was pretty short. You basically pull up next to the where the barbequing magic is happening and place your order. I had a cheerful woman take my order. I got a full rack of ribs. I like that you can pick your sides here. I went with baked beans and cornbread. I felt weird not having coleslaw! I also got a small tub of mac and cheese. I paid using a credit card without a chip. I inserted it into their Square device and it would not work on three attempts. The woman had to ask her boss for help. She came back and said that it was my card. Um, no. My card worked well when I used it for a work event two days before. It's the Square device that is finicky. Her boss came over and rattled off what acceptable credit cards the place accepts. I was using a MasterCard, which was not the issue. He wanted to give it a try and asked for my card. During a pandemic, I'm not crazy about handing over my card or anything to someone. It means more sanitizing on my end. Well, being a barbeque place, he didn't have the cleanest hands. He did manage to get my card to work. I entered my pin on the iPad, added a tip, and I was done. Perhaps it was his touch with charcoal-tinged fingers that did the trick. I was thankful. Moments later, I got my food in a paper bag. I thanked both the woman handing me my order and the one who took it, and I drove away. This ribfest had Tiny Tom Donuts, corn, and lemonade just before you hit the exit. I saw one guy wave me over for lemonade. I wasn't feeling it and headed to the exit. One man by the exit unenthusiastically said, "Turn right to exit." I don't know if he has a naturally monotonous voice or was exhausted thanks to the hot, hazy, humid weather. I thanked him, turned right, and ended up in a parking lot to have lunch at around 3 pm. There was barbeque sauce at the bottom of the box containing my meal. I definitely couldn't place it on my lap, so I wiped it down with a napkin. There was also sauce on my paper bag. Cleanliness does matter. Thank goodness I wasn't wearing white! The rib sauce was yummy. It had a bit of spicy heat to it. The less meaty ribs were borderline pork jerky. It wasn't horrible, as I love jerky, but if you don't, you may be turned off by it. The meaty ribs were fabulous. Two messy thumbs up. The baked beans were okay. I got spoiled last weekend by getting a medley of beans. This one tasted like the ones you get from a can. Not horrible, but my tastebuds were not wowed. The cornbread was good. It was fluffy and moist. It didn't have any crispy edges on them, though. The mac and cheese was weird. The cheese sauce was clumpy. It was like the macaroni wanted nothing to do with the sauce and didn't adhere well. It tasted creamy and normal, but it was like the mac and cheese didn't want to hold hands after a fight. I like that I didn't recognize any of the rib vendors at this ribfest. The perks dished out to each customer were generous. I ended up with a face mask, a temporary tattoo (can't wait to apply it, as it makes me feel like a kid again), wallet tissues, and informational leaflets. They were a lovely gesture, which makes this ribfest the fanciest one that I have attended to date. I'm glad that I hit this ribfest. I hope to do it again next year. (335)

The Village at Black Creek transports you back in time and has plenty of buildings and activities…read moreto explore. A fun activity for museum/history lovers and families. The kids loved seeing all the animals, and the staff were in full costume (thank you for your sacrifice in a non-air conditioned house wearing full length dresses!). Staff were also very knowledgeable and friendly, and there seems to be plenty of events operated by other organizations going on at The Village. I think this would be especially nice when coming for a particular event, like during the holidays. I wish their parking lot was fully paved though.

We were here couple weeks ago, it was a bit cool now. But still have a few people come over and…read moreplay. We were here with kid's grandparents. We still have so much fun. There were lots of Maple Leaves on the ground. My kid love so much to play with the leaves. They took a lot of pictures. Since not too many workers there, we sort of skipping some rooms and just having fun.

The premier museum in Canada for art from the Group of Seven and associated artists. Tucked in a…read morebeautiful forested area by the Humber River Valley. Great place to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon. The grounds are huge - went to the museum first. Well organized - all the exhibits are in a linear circuit with the Group of Seven landscape paintings near the beginning - grouped by painting location. Lots of native art - especially on the second floor. Make time to walk around the grounds whether it's a short hike to the cemetery and sculpture garden or a more extensive jaunt around the Humber River behind the museum. Parking is current seven dollars. Every third Sunday is free. This museum will Be shutting down for 2-3 years for renovation later this year...

I love this museum! Amazing selection of oil paintings and historic art pieces with focus on…read moreindigenous life. Place is clean and well maintained. Staff are amazing and friendly. Outdoors is great for hiking as well. Great for all ages. A must visit.