The Dominion Hotel will be celebrating its 160th birthday on the Labour Day long weekend.
On Aug. 7, about 25 people went on a localized journey through time as hotel owner Shawn Chamberlin told tales about the building’s rich history.
He talked about the hotel’s role in the community in the late 1800s and early 1900s, as one of the only places for people to stay when visiting.
Back then, hotels were required to offer shelter during the winter months, from December to April, for $1 per night.
More recently, the space became somewhere for people to celebrate and create memories, by enjoying a meal around a table or taking in some evening entertainment.
The talk was hosted by the Minden Hills Cultural Centre and was the final community heritage series event of the summer.
