Minden Hills Cultural Centre

Ghosts, Folklore and Victorian Era Superstitions: tragedy and love, wacky stories and local tales abound! Learn about the ghosts of area and what superstitions the Victorian’s had specifically about death.

Painting like the French Impressionists did with easel and paints join Harvey Walker on the museum grounds and watch or try your hand with a art kit—first come, first serve

Help advise how to build a mini beaver dam and make your own beaver accessories

Can you find all the objects throughout the Village by the clever clues? If you find them all claim your sweet prize at the Loggers Cookhouse!

Baking on the cookstove in the Bowron kitchen of tasty goodies the real old fashion way

Painting like the French Impressionists did with easel and paints join Harvey Walker on the museum grounds and watch or try your hand with a art kit—first come, first serve

Meet the artist of the exhibition 'Returning' Barbara Brown and Cynthia O'Brien to hear about their work. Gallery is limited to 25 people. Please remember to social distance and masks are mandatory

Ongoing monthly meeting for those working on the UnFinished Objects (those projects that get shelved or put in the closet...). Show and Tell and general comradery! No fee. Please contact georgina.kernohan@gmail.com to sign up as numbers are limited. Meeting is available with Zoom. Contact the gallery 705-286-3763 for more information.

The Township of Minden Hills will once again be hosting their Family Halloween event outdoors at the Cultural Centre with plenty of activities to keep everyone happy. Best of all kids walk away with a grab-bag full of goodies! Don’t forget to wear your best individual or family costume for the costume contest…you could walk away with a prize! Admission is by donation and all children must be accompanied by an adult. There are 2 timeslots to sign up for: 11am-12:30pm and 1:00pm-2:30pm. Preregistration is required by contacting Elisha at… Read more Hallowe’en Family Day →

Based on the exhibition Returning the gallery will be offering two workshops that speak to the theme of mortality. Fay Wilkinson, Registered Expressive Arts Practitioner, Storyteller and Artist will be guiding the sessionsThis workshop will focus on remembering those you have died, inspired by the ‘Columbarium’ installation in the exhibition. This will be an opportunity to represent your relationship with the death of a loved one, a cherished companion, or a dear friend. Participants will create a container for their grief and gratitude to help represent who that person was,… Read more Personal Loss →

Fay Wilkinson, Registered Expressive Arts Practitioner, Storyteller and Artist will be guiding the sessions This workshop addresses the theme I am made of the planet, and the planet remembers me. Participants will explore the physical and emotional connections we have as humans with the environment. There will be an opportunity to embody the grief you feel for the future of the planet as well as representing a call to action. Participants will need to bring copies of photographs taken or found that represent literally or metaphorically how the planet is… Read more Grief for the Planet →

Outdoor Artisan Market in our Heritage Village where you can also find baked goods at the Bowron Log House, hot beverages at the Loggers Cookhouse and a Candy Shop.There is live entertainment and a visit by Santa! Children can visit the Santa Letter Station to write down and mail their Christmas wishes!Join us and start your Holiday Season!