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.

Overlooking Lake Superior, Terrace Bay is a beautiful, charming little town along the Trans-Canada Highway - home to the Aguasabon Falls, Terrace Bay Lighthouse and the Slate Islands. We're the spot for fishing, boating, kayaking and hiking on the Lake.

This historical museum and contemporary art gallery host exhibits representing local history and art. Programming includes a children's teddy bear picnic, holiday, evening and summer markets, workshops and more. On-site is also a gift shop and cafe that offers unique artisan goods, souvenirs, maple syrup, and more.

The Timmins Museum is a public resource dedicated to heritage and culture through exhibitions, education, and public programmes.

Consisting of six historic buildings containing over 7,000 artifacts, the St. Joseph Island Museum documents the changes the island has gone through over the years. 

Open every summer, the heritage museum has on display various artifacts, articles and pictures from past and recent years. The museum also houses the Tourism Information Centre. Stop by to learn about all the great activities you can do in this area and catch up on the history of our amazing town.

The Simpson Copper Mine Shaft, a crucial piece of Canadian mining history, is located right in the town of Bruce Mines. The Bruce Mines, as they were collectively known, produced the first hard-rock copper in Canada  in 1847. Having been restored to demonstrate copper mining of the 1800's, the Simpson Shaft is open for guided tours during the summer months.