21975 A D Shadd Road, North Buxton, ON N0P 1Y0
Explore the Elgin (Buxton) Settlement's history at Ontario's second-largest National Historic Site. Tour preserved 19th-century structures including an 1852 cabin, 1853 barn, and 1861 schoolhouse. Learn stories of freedom and the Underground Railroad through artifacts and genealo
🕐 Mo-Fr 13:00-16:30; Jul-Aug Mo-Su 10:30-16:30
Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 17, 2026
Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa
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