The Center franco-ontarien de folklore is a leader in the field of heritage conservation and development. The work of its founder, Father Germain Lemieux, and the creation of the Inventory of Franco-Ontarian Heritage have earned it an enviable reputation. Its mission is to collect, preserve and showcase Franco-Ontarian oral heritage.

The Centennial Museum of Sheguiandah is situated on Highway 6 in Sheguiandah, Ontario, on beautiful Manitoulin Island. Nestled behind a rail fence just south of Lewis Creek, our eight-acre site features a main exhibition area and six outbuildings. Our museum preserves an impressive collection of settler artifacts from the mid-1800’s onward that help tell the stories of our ancestors and local heritage.

Canadian Lighthouses of Lake Superior restores, preserves, maintains and promotes Lighthouses on Lake Superior offering tours and overnight lodging. An umbrella organization represents a movement to restore, preserve, maintain and promote lighthouses that dot the northern shores of Lake Superior. Incorporated under the Ontario Historical Society, CLLS’s duty is to provide to the public access to these unique heritage locations. The organizations stretches from US/ Pigeon River Boarder (near Thunder Bay) and follows the shoreline to Sault Ste.

Built in 1894 as a Presbyterian Church, the "Church on the Rock" was used for services until 1917. During its time this historic building has been as a post office, a scout and church hall, a schoolhouse and a public library. Today, the museum features interesting artifacts that tell the story of the people who settled the area as the town is Canada's first copper mine.

Located only 45 minutes from Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario and the International Bridge (accessible by car). Bruce Bay Cottages & Lighthouse is an escape to nature on two private islands located in the North Channel of Lake Huron. Enjoy the outdoors, explore our islands, fish or just relax. Eight seasonal fully equipped housekeeping cottages with open rafters and wood heat are located on the 22 acre French Island.

Blaq Bear Tours shares their local knowledge for your next hiking adventure in Algoma Country. Explore the landscape, trails, history, culture and food that make up the Algoma region. Types of tours offered:

Culinary and Heritage Tours: be introduced to the food that has been inspired by the landscape, history and culture of the area.

Heritage Tours: tour heritage districts walking the downtown streets of Sault Ste. Marie, discovering bits of history and culture found in and around town.

The Annual Manitoulin Art Tour takes place the third full weekend every July on Manitoulin Island. July 18, 19, 20, 2025. Host locations will be open Friday, Saturday, Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on that weekend, this summer.

Housed in a turn of the century mansion, the former residence of lumber baron William Joseph Bell, the gallery has a unique architectural appeal. Local history and contemporary works of art come together in the lush surroundings of the Gallery grounds. Exciting exhibitions, lecture series, art classes and special events make the gallery a gathering place for the local community.

The Hoito Restaurant is well known in Thunder Bay and far beyond. Serving Finnish specialties and great breakfasts and more since 1918, people have come to know the comfortable atmosphere. We are currently serving our customers every Wednesday and Saturday at our satellite location at the Thunder Bay Country Market. Starting as a cooperative dining hall, the Hoito is once again managed by a cooperative - The Finlandia Co-operative of Thunder Bay Inc.

Agawa Rock is one of the most famous pictograph sites in Canada, found within Lake Superior Provincial Park. The area is also one of the most-visited Indigenous archaeological sites in Canada. The majority of paintings from the Agawa site are said to date from the 17th and 18th centuries. Pictographs are messages from the past. This is a sacred site where generations of Ojibwe have come to record dreams, visions, and events. Agawa Rock is a sacred site. Please respect and preserve the pictographs. Do not touch the paintings.