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.
Ben Dunfirth News
Baronial Newsletter | The Clarion – Summer 2025
The Clarion - Summer 2025 Newsletter (PDF) From The Chronicler Hello again! It has been a busy start to the summer for Ben Dunfirth as we ran both a Crown Tournament (headed by Their Graces Marioun and Evander) and the 40th(!) installment of Murder Melee under the event stewardship of the Honourable Hespeler and Noble Fischer. Beyond these events, members of the kingdom have [...]
Summer Meeting & Practice Update
Please note that there will be no meeting or practice this Monday, June 30th. On July 7th, Ben Dunfirth's regular meeting and practice will relocate to our outdoor summer location at: Royal Botanical Gardens Teaching Gardens, 85 Oak Knoll Dr, Hamilton, ON L8S 4C2 Please be aware that this is an outdoor, public space with no dedicated bathrooms or changing facilities. While there are [...]
The Arts & Sciences Minister wants to hear from you!
Dear Ben Dunfirth,Your newly minted Baronial A&S Minister here.I would like to know what Arts & Science you have been up to this last quarter. Any crafts, mad science, teaching, writing, or hosting A&S meetings please brag about them to me. I will then brag about them to the Kingdom A&S Minister.Cheerfully yours,Lucia de Enzinasbdartsandscience@gmail.com
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!
