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Blacksmith and Carriage Shop

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Museums · Brock

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The Blacksmith and Carriage Shop is a circa-1890 heritage blacksmith shop in Cannington, operated as a working museum by the Cannington & Area Historical Society. The shop holds a forge, a horse-drawn buggy, a cutter, a cart and smithing tools, and guided tours take visitors through a day as a blacksmith and wheelwright. The building also serves as the society's office and resource centre. The shop opens to the public for special events such as the annual Culture Days open house, and tours can be arranged by contacting the society through its official website. Contact the society for current office hours and to book a tour.

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Arts & Entertainment
Municipality
Brock
Address
21 Laidlaw Street South, Cannington, ON L0E 1E0
Website
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