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A picture of Downtown Seaforth during the 1897 Jubilee.

Heritage and History

1897 Jubilee, Downtown Seaforth
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Explore Huron East's History and Heritage!   

Huron East Heritage Committee 

The Huron East Heritage Committee's mission is to identify, protect and promote Huron East's Heritage. The Committee acts in an advisory capacity to Council to aid in the process of designating properties, conducting research, promoting tax reduction programs and use of funds to maintain heritage properties within the Municipality, and promoting our heritage resources through education.

A large section of Seaforth's Main Street is designated a Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. There are also several other properties across Huron East that are designated under the Ontario Heritage Act and are listed in the Huron East Official Plan.

Documents of Interest to Property Owners/Tenant of Heritage Buildings

  • Incentive Programs for Heritage Property Owners
  • Additional grant opportunities for commercial property owners
  • Application for Maintenance on a Heritage Property
    • View Printable Application
  • Huron East Heritage Paint Colours
A picture of the Royal Canadian Air Force Base Clinton
Bright Light Tours: Vanastra
Learn more about the fascinating history of Vanastra in this Bright Light Tour.
A picture of the Van Egmond House.
Van Egmond House Museum
Take a tour of the Van Egmond House during one of their amazing community events.

Learn more about Huron East's Heritage and History! 

Self-Guided Tours and Videos

  • Enjoy a self-guided Historical Walking Tour of Brussels, Seaforth and Vanastra!
  • Watch videos highlighting the unique histories of our communities
    • Bright Light Tours: Vanastra
    • Bright Light Tours: Seaforth
    • Bright Light Tours: Brussels

MuseumsA historical photo taken in front of Town Hall.

  • Visit our local museum:
    • Van Egmond House
  • Visit the Huron County Museum & Archives

History Books and Articles

  • Read a short history of our former wards:
    • Brussels Ward History
    • Egmondville & Van Egmond House History
    • Grey & McKillop Wards History
    • Seaforth Ward History
    • Tuckersmith Ward History
  • Purchase a history book (available at the Municipal Office):
    • Our Story:  From Ainleyville to Brussels 1872-1997 - $10 
    • Tuckersmith Memories 1835-1985 - $10 
    • Grey Township & It's People - $10
  • Learn about our historic downtowns:
    • Brussels Main Street
    • Seaforth Main Street

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72 Main Street South
PO Box 610
Seaforth ON N0K1W0

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