Heritage Tours
Explore Scugog Township on your own schedule with our self‑guided Heritage Tours. Each route combines vivid storytelling with easy‑to‑follow maps, letting you discover the landmarks, legends, and lesser‑known tales that make our community unique. Check out the tours by clicking on links below. Hard copies are available at the Scugog Memorial Library, Scugog Township Office, and at all LSHS events.
Driving Tours
Hit the open road to uncover the distinct character of four historic hamlets!
Please be aware that certain sites are located on private land. Respect private property and do not trespass.
Caesarea, Nestleton, & Area
Explore the cemeteries, churches, parks & buildings that shaped the area.
Durham Heritage Tour
Enjoy this tour of North Durham created by the historical societies across the area.
Pull over anytime to photograph heritage buildings, read provincial plaques, or wander through quiet graveyards where Scugog’s founders rest.
Walking Tours
Slow down and soak in the details on foot.
Our flagship route, Historic Downtown Port Perry and the surrounding community, guides you past Victorian storefronts, grand hotels, and sites shaped by devastating fires—and the resilient townsfolk who rebuilt. Additional neighbourhood walks delve into charming side streets and riverside paths, layering architecture with anecdotes of entrepreneurs, social reformers, and everyday characters.
What you'll see
- Architecturally significant homes, mills, and civic buildings
- Stories of leaders, pioneering settlers, and innovative entrepreneurs
- Heritage plaques, commemorative markers, and curated photo stops
- Sacred grounds and cemeteries revealing personal narratives etched in stone
How It Works
Download
Download or pick up a free tour guide from our website or local partners.
Route Selection
Choose your route, start anywhere, and move at your own pace.
QR Code
*COMING SOON* Scan the QR codes along the way for bonus photos, audio clips, and archival trivia.