Fauna salvatge
Backus Heritage Conservation Area
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Helen
December 9, 2020
The area contains the Backhouse Mill (known in French as Moulin-à-Farine Backhouse and containing the alternate name of Backhouse Grist Mill), a gristmill that was built in 1798. It was one of the few mills to not be burned during the War of 1812. The mill stayed in operation until 1957 and is now a national historic site.[1][2] The conservation area has facilities for both short-term and seasonal camping. This area is full of local history found in the Backhouse Homestead. In September, the area becomes the site of a reenactment of a battle during the War of 1812.[3] The Backus Mill Conservation Education Centre features exhibits about the area's natural history and traditions of waterfowl hunting. The Heritage Village is an open-air museum that includes restored or reconstructed buildings and structures, including the 19th century Backhouse Homestead, Backhouse Mill, church, carriage shop, barn with agriculture equipment, drive shed with buggies and wagons, two log houses, schoolhouse, saw mill and farm and 19th century industrial equipment. The Museum building includes exhibits about the Long Point Area, 19th century period business displays, and an exhibit about the shipwrecks of Lake Erie at Long Point. It also features a fully lifeguarded pool.
The area contains the Backhouse Mill (known in French as Moulin-à-Farine Backhouse and containing the alternate name of Backhouse Grist Mill), a gristmill that was built in 1798. It was one of the few mills to not be burned during the War of 1812. The mill stayed in operation until 1957 and is now a…
Charlotte
January 2, 2022
Backus Mills is a great pioneer village! 30 minutes drive.
Paul
September 2, 2022
This is a great place to find out about the history of this region. The mill was one of the few to be spared when the Americans marched through during the War of 1812.
Salisha
July 9, 2021
amazing place for a hike or bike ride. great for a picnicking.
Carol
March 29, 2020
History meets nature at the Backus Heritage Conservation Area. Browse exhibits in the Conservation Education Centre that highlight the area’s natural features or take part in one of the many guided nature hikes and programs. Visit the historic location of the 1798 Backhouse Grist Mill National Historic Site, one of the few mills in Norfolk not destroyed during the war of 1812. Visitors can view more than 15 historic buildings and antique farm equipment in Backus Heritage Village. Costumed interpreters help bring history to life during summer months and special events.
History meets nature at the Backus Heritage Conservation Area. Browse exhibits in the Conservation Education Centre that highlight the area’s natural features or take part in one of the many guided nature hikes and programs. Visit the historic location of the 1798 Backhouse Grist Mill National Histo…
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Port Rowan, ON