Little Schoolhouse and Museum South Baymouth

Little Schoolhouse and Museum South Baymouth
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South Baymouth
ON
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Trace the history of Tehkummah Township, one of Ontario's ghost towns, Michael's Bay, and the development of South Baymouth from a commercial fishing station to a tourist destination and ferry port. The museum complex includes one of the Island's pioneer one room schools.

Little Rapids General Store & Gas Bar

exterior general store
59 Little Rapids Road
Thessalon
ON
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This general store has been servicing the area since 1890. Stop in for over 30 different flavours of cheese and the best summer sausage around, Penokean Hills Farms food products, Gas, BBQ propane, fishing and hunting licenses or a memorable souvenir to commemorate your trip.

Larder Lake Tourist Centre

Larder Lake Tourist and Historical Information Centre
Intersection of Ontario St (Hwy 66) & Government Rd (Hwy 624)
Larder Lake
ON
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The Larder Lake Tourist and Historical Information Centre boasts an archive of photographs and historical displays dating back to the town’s humble beginnings, as well as brochures and information on local hotspots. For those interested in taking a bit of the north home with them, we also host a souvenir table with a variety of items available for purchase.

Lake Superior Provincial Park Visitor Centre

Agawa rock from water
Trans-Canada Hwy
Agawa Bay
ON
  • The Lake Superior Coast, including both easy to access and remote sections of the Lake Superior shoreline
  • Spectacular and diverse scenery – cliffs, beaches, river valleys, waterfalls, inland lakes, Algoma Hills, fall colours
  • World-class hiking and paddling along the Lake Superior shoreline
  • Agawa Rock Pictographs – 35 red ochre images are visible; one of the few pictograph sites in Ontario accessible by foot (only when Lake Superior is calm); open mid-May to mid-September
  • An exceptional Visitor Centre highlighting the park’s cultural history, na

Lake Superior Marine Conservation Area

A fire on a beach at dusk
22 Third Street, P.O. Box 998, 22, rue Third, C.P. 998
Nipigon
ON
P0T 2J0

There’s a reason Lake Superior has been referred to as an inland ocean and you’ll discover that for yourself when you visit this immensely beautiful Great Lake. Called gichigamiing or “The Big Lake” by the Anishinaabe people of the region and known for its furious storms, the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area will soon be recognized as one of the largest protected areas of fresh water in the world.

Lake of the Woods Museum

The Muse
300 Main Street S, P.O. Box 497
Kenora
ON
P9N 3X5

The Lake of the Woods Museum was established in 1964 and tells the stories of the people who have made Kenora and Lake of the Woods their home from the beginning of time to today.  The museum features artifacts and stories related to the history of Kenora, the Lake of the Woods, and our many surrounding communities.  From pre-history to the town’s wild west beginnings, the Lake of the Woods Museum is sure to entertain and educate.  

Iroquois Falls Pioneer Museum

Exterior of building
245 Devonshire Ave
Iroquois Falls
ON
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Explore the past at the Iroquois Falls Pioneer Museum, featuring 5,000 artifacts including written materials and pictures. The museum is open seasonally from May 1st to September 15th, with pre-arranged tours available year-round.

Iron Bridge Historical Museum

log building, museum
1 James Street, Box 460
Iron Bridge
ON
P0R 1H0

The museum is made up of historic buildings and artifacts from the area depicting the life of early settlers to the area. There is a weekly Farmers' Market during the summer months, a picnic area, and public washroom facilities.

House of Memories

Exterior of museum
10 Main St Hwy 11 P.O. Box 10
Latchford
ON
P0J 1N0

Welcome to the Latchford House of Memories. Our house is really a stroll down “Memory Lane,” by those who loved Latchford and its unique past. The Department of lands and Forests (Ontario), built this house nearly 75 years ago for the Chief Ranger, Mr. Phil Hoffman and his family. The outbuildings, still in place today, included a bunkhouse for the Fire Rangers and other employees. The large building known as the Loggers Hall of Fame, was a garage for the Department’s trucks and equipment. Well-kept lawns and gardens surround the buildings.

Heritage Park Museum

general store building, thessalon
2 Little Rapids Road PO Box 425
Thessalon
ON
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The Heritage Park Museum consists of authentic displays and buildings from the area over 100 years ago. Visitors can explore the general store, chapel, blacksmith shop, drive shed, schoolhouse a pioneer home. The museum is open in July and August from Monday - Sunday. Admission is by donation which helps to maintain and expand the facility. A lovely little museum not to be missed!

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