With a rich history spread throughout the region, the Southwestern Ontario Baseball Heritage Pass is a unique opportunity to access and explore some of the baseball heritage attractions across the region with one ticket.
Take a step way back in history and visit the site of first ever recorded game of baseball as well as the world's oldest operating baseball grounds, learn about the achievements of Canada's baseball stars and their impact on the game. All of this and more can be experienced with the Southwestern Ontario Baseball Heritage Pass!
Southwestern Ontario Baseball Heritage Pass
Located in the small village of Beachville, Ontario, just outside of Woodstock, Beachville District Museum (BDM) commemorates the site of one of the first ever recorded baseball games in North America, back on June 4th, 1838. Much has changed in baseball since then so don't miss your chance to get transported back in time and learn about how the game we know and love today was started.
Originally housed in Toronto, the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum moved to its new home in St. Marys, ON in 1998. Canada has had such a tremendous impact on the sport of baseball, and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is a place to help highlight and recognize these outstanding Canadian contributions.
With a history dating back to 1877, Labatt Memorial Park is the world's oldest continually operating baseball grounds. Located in London, Ontario, the park is a gem in the heart of Downtown London and continues to be enjoyed by countless baseball loving Londoners every summer. Don't miss your chance to tour this beautiful venue, play catch on this historic field and step foot inside the original Roy MacKay Clubhouse to view some baseball artifacts dating back to the early 1900s while learning about some of the legendary players that have come through the facility including Ty Cobb, Satchel Paige, Fergie Jenkins and many more. Learn about the flood of 1883, the history and impact of the London Majors, and much more.
Southwestern Ontario Baseball Heritage Pass
Please note that the date/time that you booked is ONLY for the tour of Labatt Park. Visits to the two other locations (Beachville District Museum & The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame) can take place at any time during their regular business hours.
For any further questions regarding the pass or any of the attractions, please contact us
Hours of Operation
Open:
Wednesday - Saturday: 10:00 - 4:00pm
Sunday: 12:00 - 4:00pm
Hours of Operation
Open:
7 Days a week: 10:00am - 5:00pm until August 31.
Check website for reduced hours in the fall.
Getting to our attractions
When Beachville was founded in 1791 it was was one of the first settlements in Oxford County. Today Beachville is home to the largest open faced quarries in Canada and the Beachville Museum where history is on display year round. Beachville is also becoming a popular destination for birders and nature lovers wanting to hike the Thames River Trail. For more information on accommodations, restaurants and other attractions visit:
Located two hours east of Detroit (USA), and two hours west of Toronto, London is centrally located within Southwestern Ontario, and is accessible by a variety of transportation options including road, train, and air. Tourism London, the city's destination marketing organization since 1996, collaborates to create and promote innovative experiences that make for lasting and unforgettable memories. Working with local and regional partners, Tourism London facilitates the development and marketing of London's tourism and hospitality industry and economic well-being. For more information on accommodations, restaurants and other attractions visit:
Close to everything yet removed from the ordinary, St. Marys is a town that works – and a town that plays. From being a grain and agricultural centre in the late 1800s to becoming an incubator for unique businesses, a hub for artists and artisans, and the host of many community events, St. Marys illustrates why small towns work. Charming history paired with modern amenities, all wrapped in an extraordinary setting, in any season. For more information on accommodations, restaurants and other attractions visit:
386 Church Street South
St. Marys, ON N4X 1C2