The Barony of
Ben Dunfirth
THE BARONY OF
BEN DUNFIRTH
Who We Are
The Barony of Ben Dunfirth is the branch of the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA) serving the Hamilton, Brantford, and Burlington area of Ontario, Canada in the Kingdom of Ealdormere.
The SCA is an inclusive community pursuing research and re-creation of pre-seventeenth century skills, arts, combat and culture. The lives of participants are enriched as we gain knowledge of history through activities, demonstrations, and events.
We welcome all people interested in historical re-enactment, trying new crafts and activities, learning about the past, or becoming involved in a family-friendly hobby that has something to offer for all ages.
A&S Workshop
November 1st | 10:00 AM–4:00 PM
A workshop for anyone to join, get assistance, or socialize and work on their Arts & Science projects together. All are welcome to attend.
Ben Dunfirth News
Weekly Meetings and Practices Resume at Stoney Creek Optimist Club
The long autumn of our discontent is made glorious winter—we are excited to announce that Ben Dunfirth has secured a new practice space! Thanks to the efforts of Armiger Ascelyn of Ben Dunfirth, we will resume our weekly Monday practice and meetings at: Stoney Creek Optimist Club 890 Queenston Rd, Stoney Creek, ON, L8G 5E5 7:00–9:30 PM For those taking transit, the site is accessible [...]
Baronial Newsletter | The Clarion – Fall 2025
The Clarion - Fall 2025 Newsletter (PDF) From The Chronicler The fall has come again! I’ve been making you turn these pages sideways to read for a whole year now and it’s Huntsman’s Harvest once again. This issue’s chock-full, so much so I’ve stayed up ‘til the last nub of my candle to corral it all into these pages. The more things change, though, [...]
Important: Ben Dunfirth Practice Temporarily Merges with Rising Waters
As the days grow shorter and the nights grow colder, Ben Dunfirth's time at the Royal Botanical Gardens is ending as we transition into the new season. While we work to procure a new practice space for the remainder of the Fall and Winter, Ben Dunfirth will be temporarily merging our fight practice with Rising Waters. Ben Dunfirth Practice will take place on Wednesdays at: [...]
The Barony of Ben Dunfirth is an LGBTQIA2S+ safe space
The Barony of Ben Dunfirth and The Kingdom of Ealdormere is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that embraces and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, non-binary, two-spirit, and all other gender and sexual orientations (LGBTQIA2S+) individuals.
The Barony of Ben Dunfirth’s populace has many active members who identify as LGBTQIA2S+, including most our current officers! We are a safe space that does not tolerate hate or discrimination of any kind.
We’re extremely proud to fly our very own baronial pride flag!
