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The site's collection includes pioneer artifacts relating to the settlers in the Rainy River District. Special events include a "Celebration of Heritage Day" the...

Situated on the site of a Hudson's Bay trading post which dates between 1848 and 1879, this museum displays pioneer artifacts from the region, a trapper's collection and...

Canada's largest collection of original War of 1812 buildings is on view at Historic Fort York. This national historic site is the location of the founding of Toronto in 1793...

This natural science museum features a collection of rocks, gems, minerals and fossils from all over the world. Visitors can view crystals under microscopes or study groundwater...

Explore the social and industrial history of Ontario's first incorporated town with exhibits and programs that share the stories of the people, products, and events that have...

Designated under the Ontario Heritage Act, the Leslie Log House was originally the home of John Leslie Sr. and his wife Esther Beattie Leslie who came to Upper Canada in 1824 from...

The Huron Historic Gaol is a unique and imposing octoganol building which served as the County Jail from its opening in 1841 until 1972 when all inmates were transferred to...

Situated on the winding Atikokan River, the Museum of Atikokan and the Historical Park exhibits the unique history of the area. Featuring local history exhibits, regional rock...

Westfield is situated within an ecologically significant 204-hectare (503 acre) property containing an historic area, woodlands, teaching forest, meadows and trails. The historic...

This 1866 mansion, situated on two and a half hectares of extensively restored grounds and gardens, features original furnishings and fine art. Visitors can enjoy an "...

Using 42 reconstructed historical structures, a native camp and a farm, this living history site explores the development of the North West Company and Canada's fur trade. The...

The Museum of Ontario Archaeology features a museum, collections repository, park grounds, and the Lawson archaeological site - an ancient Indigenous village settlement dating to...

The Judith & Norman Alix Art Gallery is a public art gallery located in downtown Sarnia, Ontario. Admission is always free. With more than 200 members, over 1,100 works of...

Hamilton Children’s Museum invites young visitors to stretch their imagination as they touch, build and experiment in a friendly, child-focused setting. Home to interactive...

The Art Gallery of Mississauga (AGM) is a public, not-for-profit art gallery located in the Mississauga Civic Centre right on Celebration Square across from Square One Mall. The...

The Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Canada offers visitors a window into worlds unknown or unfamiliar: the artistic, intellectual, and scientific heritage of Muslim civilizations...

The Workers’ History Museum presents and promotes workers’ history, heritage and culture, and collects and preserves materials documenting contemporary labour issues in the City...

Travel back in time to Owen Sound’s industrial past when the city was a thriving port. Housed in a former Canadian National Railway Station on the waterfront, the Museum...

Set in the scenic Don River Valley, Todmorden Mills Museum is a unique industrial settlement which tells the story of early industry in the City of Toronto. The present-day site...

Housed in the 1846 Fort Frederick Martello Tower, this museum features displays relating to the military history of the site, which was a naval dockyard and garrison between 1789...

Muskoka Heritage Place - Museum, Village & Train Historic museum, with pioneer village and operational train on site. Museum open year round. Site open May long weekend to...

Located in a historic 1837 stone building, this museum is restored to reflect the family life of Dr. John Hutchison from 1837 to 1847. Dr. Hutchison was an early resident...

A local history collection focusing on Elgin County is featured at this community museum. Research facilities are also available. A variety of workshops are offered; for a...

“Why is there a barbershop in your museum?” ...because our museum started in a barbershop! In 1979 the town barber, Alex Dufresne, convinced the town council to...