Reviews of Backus-Page House Museum (Museum)

A. Camm

A great place to learn about Elgin history and heritage. We recently visited the new Agriculture Centre, it was exciting to see how much farming has changed over the years.

Ian Kidd

Very friendly and knowledgeable staff

Steve Mayes

I been to the Backus-Page House a few times now and have found the staff very informative and friendly. We have Re-enacted the Civil War time period here, the living history of the (1860's). While you're here go down the street and visit the Old Church and Cemetery, very interesting indeed. The amount of History in this area make it well worth the trip to the Backus-Page House. Check it out!????????☝

Dennis Ryckman

Nice historical site, lots of informational signage, three hiking trails surrounding the grounds.

Beth Goldsworthy

Well maintained with friendly staff. Great trails.

Donna Baxter

Very interesting place must go so you can see inside the home lots of hiking trails

J

Great place to bring the kids. Everyone is laid back and very knowledgeable, my daughter had a blast and that's the only thing that matters.

rob ellis

Clean well landscaped grounds picnic tables washrooms and great trails

Angela Foreman-Bobier

I work here so I'm biased but I hope everyone loves their visit as much as I love my job.

Simon Warwick

Great place to take photos!

Michelle P.

Sabrina our tour guide was super knowledgeable. Gave us loads of extra information about the area and history. Made our impromptu stop an enjoyable one. Next time we're traveling we will be sure to hike the trail on the beautiful homestead.

Ben Dawson

I did a genealogy presentation here. Great group! Would like to go back for a tour sometime.

Heidi Hering

Nice historical place, nicely maintained and new building addition this year Nicely groomed paths of wetlands, evergreen and deciduous forests Look out spots and some educational platforms to read along the way

Thomas M

Nice museum house with guided tours and a walking trail.

Mason McMullen

Really neat stuff

Vicky Swain

Always great place to visit. Exhibits are changed on regular basis.

Reese Walsh

Interesting place. A lot of history

Heather O'Malley

Really interesting site

Kevin Davidson

Love this location, so much history and lots of info on the area. Angela and her staff are so welcoming and knowledgeable about the house and local history.

Nic Winkels

Such a nice quiet place to take the kids for a field trip

Holly Caz

A great little piece of history. The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. It was a nice way to spend an afternoon. So glad I stopped in. The surrounding area is beautiful. I look forward to walking some of the trails next time.

Leslie Lumley

We went for a Jacobite reenactment of the Battle of Culloden. It was very well done; the actors effectively conveyed the horrors of war. We took a tour of the house afterwards. We chatted with a few of the people there (my guess is they were all volunteers) and they were very friendly and knowledgeable about both the Backus-Page history and the history of that time in general. It's a bit of a drive from St Thomas, but worth it.

Matthew R

The place is a gem! A must visit and be sure to walk around the grounds and trails. Just up the road a bit, a short walk, is a very cool cemetery that has a special guest hurried there, Col. Talbot. Anyway, a great place and a nice drive out there.

Annette V

Had a good time

Richard Stewart

Amazing museum and excellent site for battle re-enactments

Norah Littler

Very interesting museum.we were there for a reenactment of the battle of Culloden.Very good.Theres another one coming up in july. I know the war of 1812 is part of it.

Jim Atki

I walk my two dachshunds through the trails of John Pierce Conservation Park that surround the Backus-Page House everyday. It's a beautiful peace of nature that is worth visiting.

beth arnott

Great detailed tour with sabrina

Trevor Comeau

The trails are amazing !! The history aspect have been restored and a must visit for the family to enjoy learning of our past.

Jenn Varga

The house has been beautifully restored. Keeping as much of its original interior demonstrates the quality of older material used with the window panes and floors, the plaster walls and ceiling as well with some signs of its age, they still show the quality of durability for 160 years of age. ???????? Backus Page Home & Property is a major gift representing our history. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to restoring and sharing it with visitors and fellow Canadians alike!!* I'm looking forward to being there July 28th and 29th for the re-enactment of the war of 1812 that took place as it went through the property.

gary v. Bruggeman

It is a wonderful place to wander through and experience the beauty of a past era.

Myda Lokai

Love visiting historical places, it bring back history to life. Very unique place.

Jason Watts

Great historic venue with lots of interesting antique items.

Cindy Tweedie

Grounds were very well kept, but trails need some work:(

linda dosant

Enlightening. Informative

Jennifer Lacey

Very beautiful historic property

Michelle Funnell

Was only here for an outdoor wedding. Really nice scenery and backdrops for photos. But limited facilities, poor outdoor lighting, and no place to park but on the side of the road, so if you have an outdoor event you may need to walk kind of far.

Ed Richardson

This is a pretty cool place. They have decent outdoor out houses lol

SHAUNA COURTNEY

Great staff, awesome house, beautiful & well marked trails, camped here with Harvest Host membership in a beautiful field & sar 4 deer ???? at sundown!