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Phoebe’s Cottage at Lake Oliphant

One of Phoebe Watson’s great loves was her little cottage at Lake Oliphant. Sitting along the shore of Lake Huron

Mills and milling have played an important part in the history of Doon. The industry manufactured a variety of products

In August of 1914, Great Britain declared war on Germany, ushering Canada, a member of the British Empire into the

The Watson House has been a home to many famous artists over the years. During the era of the Doon

The collection at Homer Watson House & Gallery is known for its original Homer Watson paintings, however it is comprised

Visitors to Homer Watson House & Gallery may not be familiar with some of the other artists who once resided

The Watson residence, situated in the village of Doon on the outskirts of Kitchener, served as a home, studio, and

Phoebe Watson is often depicted as Homer Watson’s devoted sister, but what is really known about her? What were her interests,

Homer Watson painted this piece when he was just fifteen years old and with no formal art training. Homer had

This early Homer Watson painting “The Old Mill” (1878) was painted when Watson was only 23 years old. Watson had