Explore the Queen’s Bush
Discover the families, lands, and stories of one of Upper Canada’s largest Black settlements.
Before Your Explore
HOPE acknowledges the Indigenous peoples who have cared for and nurtured the land we stand upon for countless generations.
The Queen’s Bush Settlement
Between 1839 and 1865, Black settlers established entire communities of the Queen’s Bush.
Self-Guided Tour
Discover local Black pioneer history at your own pace across Waterloo and Wellington counties.
Explore the Queen’s Bush Settlement
Explore the people, properties and places that shaped one of Ontario’s earliest Black farming communities.
Modern basemap
Parcel outlines remain hidden in the public view until they are matched to historical records.
Parcel outlines remain hidden in the public view until they are matched to historical records.
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