Climb aboard and adventure into the past on the Alexander Henry Museum Ship. This ice-breaking, buoy tending lighthouse supply ship that was built right here in Thunder Bay! Touch history and be guided on one of our interactive tours. The Alexander Henry can be found on Thunder Bay's waterfront at Pool Six at Prince Arthur's Landing
The Thunder Bay Art Gallery is the largest public gallery between Sault Ste. Marie and Winnipeg. The Gallery's Permanent Collection includes over 1600 works, the vast majority of which are traditional Woodland art, making it one of the most significant collections of Indigenous art in Canada. The Gallery presents more than 20 exhibitions by regional, national, and international artists every year.
The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum was established to preserve and honour our region's rich and proud sports heritage.
Explore Northwest Ontario's rich aviation history including bush flying and WWII airplanes produced at Canada Car with an impressive collection of photos, memorabilia and personal stories preserved for those interested in either remembering or learning about adventurous times at the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre.
A tri-service - Navy, Army and Air Force - museum, with a selection of paintings from the Georg Hoegel Art Collection, displays of weapons, uniforms, and much more!
The WAG features an impressive collection of over 27,000 artworks spanning centuries, cultures, and media. This is an engaging, accessible space to experience art and artists in new ways, where art and technology offer direct connections to the land, people, and culture of the North.
The tugboat James McMillan now sits in drydock, testament to the site’s early history in the lumbering history of the area.
The Douglas Family Art Centre is a new addition to Kenora. Opening in 2019, the Douglas Family Art Centre’s collection is based on a donation of over 60 W.J. Phillips paintings of the Lake of the Woods and surrounding area. As the only public art gallery between Thunder Bay and Winnipeg, the Douglas Family Art Centre captures the spirit of the North, often featuring indigenous, nationally and internationally recognized artists.
This charming museum offers unique insights into pioneer life in our area from the 1880s through 1950s. The gift shop sells local history books and homemade jams and jellies.
White River is the hometown of Winnie-the-Pooh and the town itself holds a great deal of Canadian history as it was founded in 1885 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. The White River Heritage Museum features many early CPR artifacts, household articles that tell the story of the lives of early settlers and of course, the history of Winnie-the-Pooh. The gift shop carries Pooh items to commemorate your trip.