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Explore the History of Huron East 

The Municipality of Huron East can truly claim to be a community of communities. Within it boundaries are the amalgamated former Townships of Grey, McKillop and Tuckersmith, and the Town of Seaforth and Village of Brussels, as well as more than 30 small hamlets each with their own unique history. 

Immerse yourself in history by visiting one of our historic downtowns, taking a self-guided tour of a former Top-Secret Air Force Base in Vanastra, or touring an excellent example of a Georgian country manor house dating back to the 19th century in Egmondville.

For a detailed history of each ward please follow the links below: 

  • Brussels Ward History 
  • Egmondville & Van Egmond House History 
  • Grey & McKillop Wards History
  • Seaforth Ward History 
  • Tuckersmith Ward History 
Historic storefronts along Seafoth Main Street
Historic Downtown Seaforth
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Historic Downtown Brussels

Visit our Historic Downtowns

Huron East is also home to two 19th century streetscapes still in existence in Ontario, in the Village of Brussels, and the Town of Seaforth.  Seaforth has been designated as a Heritage Conservation District by the Province of Ontario.  To learn more about our historic downtowns please follow the links below: 

  • Brussels Main Street
  • Seaforth Main Street 

Take a Walk through History

  • Brussels Historic Walking Trail Brochure 
  • Seaforth Historic Walking Tour
  • Vanastra Heritage Trail 

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Seaforth ON N0K1W0

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