What do you know about Sunderlandās past?
Take the Quiz: The Sunderland & District Historical Society is running a contest providing you with an opportunity to show your knowledge of the villageās history. Anytime between March 1st and May 22nd, try our āVillage History Quizā. Prizes of $50, $30 & $20 will be awarded to the three entrants registering the highest scores. To access and complete the quiz go to https://forms.gle/1mzdxeDZE8oo5qs49
The contest is open to everyone ā children through seniors. Just one entry per person! Ties will be resolved by lottery.
Winners will be announced on Canada Day.
Our Society offers several resources to help you to learn more about the history of our village.
A visit to our website at www.sunmus.ca offers archives of articles and resources about our history. You might take our virtual tour (go to: https://youtu.be/VGdxOCo3nzA) of the village that offers considerable information about Sunderlandās businesses and homes. For those who prefer physical activity, you can follow our guided walking tour. QR codes have been posted at several locations around the villageās downtown. Geographic coordinates that will help you locate these QR postings are provided in the chart below. Using your phone (data plan required), you can read the codes to access brief histories of each location.
| 1 | Museum | 44.26338, -79.06848 | N 44Ā°15.803 W 79Ā°4.109 |
| 2 | St. Andrews | 44.26304, -79.06831 | N 44Ā°15.782 W 79Ā°4.099 |
| 3 | Town Hall | 44.26243, -79.06831 | N 44Ā°15.746 W 79Ā°4.109 |
| 4 | Old Fire Hall | 44.26286, -79.06805 | N 44Ā°15.772W 79Ā°4.083 |
| 5 | Dr. Olivers | 44.26239, -79.06862 | N 44Ā°15.743 W 79Ā°4.117 |
| 6 | St Marys | 44.26238, -79.06877 | N 44Ā°15.743 W 79Ā°4.126 |
| 7 | Blacksmith Shop | 44.26226, -79.06885 | N 44Ā°15.736 W 79Ā°4.131 |
| 8 | Nippissing Hotel | 44.26237, -79.06826 | N 44Ā°15.742 W 79Ā°4.096 |
| 9 | Oldfield Store | 44.26246, -79.06778 | N 44Ā°15.748 W 79Ā°4.067 |
| 10 | Anderson Drugs | 44.26248, -79.06760 | N 44Ā°15.749 W 79Ā°4.056 |
| 11 | Pharmacy | 44.26252, -79.06750 | N 44Ā°15.751 W 79Ā°4.050 |
| 12 | Freshmart | 44.26257, -79.06720 | N 44Ā°15.754 W 79Ā°4.032 |
| 13 | Legion | 44.26270, -79.06754 | N 44Ā°15.762W 79Ā°4.016 |
| 14 | MagicDoor | 44.26273, -79.06730 | N 44Ā°15.764W 79Ā°4.038 |
| 15 | Home Hardware | 44.26279, -79.06694 | N 44Ā°15.767 W 79Ā°4.016 |
| 16 | Brock House | 44.26238, -79.066475 | N 44Ā°15.743 W 79Ā°4.126 |
| 17 | CIBC | 44.262960, -79.066160 | N 44Ā°15.778 W 79Ā°3.970 |
| 18 | McDermott Block | 44.262760, -79.066170 | N 44Ā°15.766 W 79Ā°3.970 |
| 19 | Masonic Hall | 44.262419, -79.066150 | N 44Ā°15.745 W 79Ā°3.969 |
| 20 | Taylor Store | 44.262680, -79.066420 | N 44Ā°15.761W 79Ā°3.985 |
| 21 | Home Bank | 44.262761, -79.066690 | N 44Ā°15.766 W 79Ā°4.001 |
| 22 | Beall Block | 44.262620, -79.066850 | N 44Ā°15.757W 79Ā°4.011 |
If you are still having trouble getting an answer, you might resort to Jack Gordonās book, The Green Pastures of Brock.