Niagara Historical Society Museum in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, is lovely and I learn something new every time I visit. This video, hosted by Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, explains the significance of the town and of preserving its history, and takes you inside the museum. I’m impressed by the museum’s thoughtfulness in the presentation of its Indigenous …

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As you stroll down Queen Street in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, you’ll eventually come across Niagara Apothecary, a restored 19th century pharmacy belonging to the Ontario Heritage Trust and operated as a museum by the Ontario College of Pharmacists. Although only one room, you could spend ages in the museum, examining the many displays in cases and …

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