Located at the Manitouwadge Museum. Open seasonally.

Curated by the Manitouwadge Archival and Historical Society, the Manitouwadge Museum is a must see for historical buffs. The MAHS plays an important role in maintaining and archiving the community’s history and beginnings, which they caringly do for everyone to enjoy.

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.

The Lake of the Woods Discovery Centre has recently acquired various display components to enhance the delivery of its mandate to become not only a Travel Services Centre, but a Tourism destination in itself. The Lake of the Woods Discovery is home to one of six Science North Northern Nature Trading Hubs and THINK Hubs across northern Ontario.

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.

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.

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.

The Hearst Ecomuseum is located in a heritage house and explores the origins, history and religion of the area’s Francophone beginnings. The house itself is one of the oldest in the community and was donated by the town of Hearst. Originally a private home, the house was then home to the sisters of Notre Dame du Perpétuel Secours, thus the first convent to house the Sisters of Perpetual Help.

The Gore Bay Museum is housed within the Gore Bay court complex, having originally served as the Manitoulin District Jail and jailer's residence until 1945. This museum is unique in that it has preserved many of its original features, making it one of the few remaining Ontario jails to do so. Today, the museum showcases the fascinating history of the local early settlers.

The Founders Museum and Pioneer Village is now called Oliver Paipoonge Heritage Park.

Oliver Paipoonge is the home of a historical facility that features three collections showcasing the knowledge and artifacts of the past, making history fun to learn.  ​​​​​​Each group has fascinating stories to show you while preserving the history of our community and region. Travel back in time and stop to view everything we have on display today. We know that you’ll be glad you did!