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 Art Gallery is open to the public year-round. Closed for renovations!
Stop in and check out the log house, school house building and church to learn about the logging history of the area.
Open July and August. Call ahead to book an appointment.
More than just clocks (but there are a lot of clocks!) this is a journey through the history of timekeeping through a Canadian lens. Run by an enthusiastic and knowledgeable curator full of stories, this small but unique museum is worth taking the time for.
Take a trip back in time as you stroll through the museum and pioneer village. With one of the largest collections of Ottawa Valley artifacts, the Champlain Trail Museum is a must-see!
Step into this serene and beautiful world to learn about crystals, minerals, gems, and more at the exhibit and take home a souvenir from the Crystal Shoppe or Artisan Village.
Algoma Highlands Wild Blueberry Farm and Winery is a 640-acre family farm located in Wawa, Ontario. It uses an old tree nursery to process and ship wild blueberries and makes a variety of products like wine, jams and sauces. The site is a unique geological one, consisting of 100% sand being old Lake Superior beachfront from times gone by, which is ideal for the encouragement of wild blueberry plants. There is a strawberry U-Pick each harvest season and the farm offers winery tours which include wine-tasting in their gift shop.
Retrace the footsteps of the community's pioneers at the Heritage Sawmill. Visitors can explore the story of generations of lumberjacks who braved the North. This interpretive community gatherin centre displays the richness of Hearst's forest heritage.
The West Red Lake Mining Museum celebrates the 1930's gold rush and the unique individuals who lived it. Exhibits at the museum change as new materials are found.
Follow the GPS coordinates found on the attached map to boat to 25 historical sites related to the West Red Lake Gold Rush.
The Erle Crull Rock and Mineral Collection is located in the Municipality of Red Lake office in Balmertown. This collection features 2,600 specimens of rock and minerals from around the world. The display can be seen Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. Admission is free.