Workshops & Immersive Experiences
Join us for historic workshops and immersive experiences at the cultural sites owned and operated by the City of Hamilton.
Pre-registration is required.
MacNab's Kitchen - Groups of 15 or more
Assisted by Dundurn’s Cook Demonstrators, guests will work together to make a traditional recipe in our historic kitchen. Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore with costumed staff over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family and the servants who lived and worked below stairs to support their affluent lifestyle. Learn more about the experience
Historic Cooking Workshop: Mother’s Day Tea
During this workshop, you’ll work with Dundurn’s historic cooks to prepare nineteenth-century recipes next to our wood-fired range.
Behind the Scenes Curator-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
MacNab’s Kitchen
Led by costumed staff, visitors will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family and the servants who lived and worked belo
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
A guided tour of Dundurn Castle, including the Military Museum. Pre-registration is required.
One Day Medieval Illumination Workshop
Enjoy this one-day opportunity to create your own special project using the processes of Medieval Illumination.
Behind the Scenes Curator-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
MacNab’s Kitchen
Led by costumed staff, visitors will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family and the servants who lived and worked belo
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
A guided tour of Dundurn Castle, including the Military Museum. Pre-registration is required.
Historic Cooking Workshop: Strawberry Soiree
Discover this delicious heart shaped fruit’s legacy in a delightful hands-on cooking experience.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Behind the Scenes Curator-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Dundurn at Dusk
Led by costumed gardeners, join us to experience the sights and scents of flowering plants best enjoyed as the sun sets.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Historic Cooking Workshop: Plant Bake Hunt Eat
Join our costumed interpreters for a hands-on workshop packed with family friendly fun.
Dundurn at Dusk
Led by costumed gardeners, join us to experience the sights and scents of flowering plants best enjoyed as the sun sets.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
MacNab’s Kitchen
Led by costumed staff, visitors will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family and the servants who lived and worked belo
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
A guided tour of Dundurn Castle, including the Military Museum. Pre-registration is required.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Teen Quilt Academy
Join us for week-long camp that fosters sewing and fibre arts. Participants will finish a twin-sized quilt.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
MacNab’s Kitchen
Led by costumed staff, visitors will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family and the servants who lived and worked belo
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
A guided tour of Dundurn Castle, including the Military Museum. Pre-registration is required.
Behind the Scenes Curator-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Behind the Scenes Interpreter-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
Behind the Scenes Curator-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
The Heights: A War of 1812 Tour of Dundurn National Historic Site
A guided tour of Dundurn Castle, including the Military Museum. Pre-registration is required.
MacNab’s Kitchen
Led by costumed staff, visitors will explore over 40 rooms and discover the history of the MacNab family and the servants who lived and worked belo
Behind the Scenes Curator-led Tour
Discover this National Historic Site from an entirely different perspective.
One Day Medieval Illumination Workshop
Enjoy this one-day opportunity to create your own special project using the processes of Medieval Illumination.
Historic Cooking Workshop: Dough-Re-Me
Family fun is on the menu! Prepare some tasty treats in the historic kitchen below stairs. Pre-registration is required.
Historic Cooking Workshop: Victorian Christmas Delights
Enjoy an authentic Victorian Christmas cooking experience at Dundurn. Pre-registration required.
Historic Cooking Workshop: Delicious Desserts
Baking for the holidays is a large part of many household traditions. Pre-registration required.
Christmas Evening Tours at Dundurn
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
The Big Sing!
Embrace the holiday spirit at the historic Ancaster Old Town Hall and enjoy live music with hot cider and treats.
Christmas Evening Tours at Dundurn
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
Christmas Evening Tours at Dundurn
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration is required.
Ring in the New Year
Enjoy a unique opportunity to see Dundurn Castle decorated for Christmas in the evening. Pre-registration required.
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