The Bronte Historical Society is a volunteer run non-profit charitable organization dedicated to preserving Bronte’s heritage and celebrating its past.
Volunteers manage the historic Sovereign House as a heritage display centre.
Visitors can enjoy a self-guided tour of the restored rooms with artifacts, photographs, archival documents and memorabilia.They also provide direction to researchers.
Saturdays, Sundays & Wednesdays 1:00-4:00 pm
FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted.
The mission of the Society is:
- To collect, organize and preserve material about Bronte and the surrounding area
- To promote awareness and appreciation of Bronte’s history
- To protect historic buildings of merit
The Board of Directors meets monthly. The Society holds general meetings, member gathering and fund raising events. It publishes a quarterly newsletter. The offices are at the Sovereign House.
New members are always welcome.
Rent the Sovereign House North Wing
Historic ambience
Quiet picturesque location
Great for meetings, up to 45 people
Directions
From the QEW Hwy take the Bronte Road (Hwy 25) exit
Go South to Lakeshore Road and turn West
West River Street is the first street after you cross the bridge, go South about 1/4 km
There is a large free parking lot with a walking path to Sovereign House
Enjoy the Bronte Bluffs Park while visiting. Shop and Dine in Bronte Village minutes across the bridge.
While in Bronte Village, please also visit the Fishermen’s Memorial in Bronte Heritage Waterfront Park at the foot of Bronte Rd. and Ontario Street. (down steps from Bronte Boardwalk along pathway to Bronte Pier).
