Cochrane Classic Vintage Riders Club & Museum

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.
Celebrating Callander's rich heritage and culture while housing several art exhibitions a year, the gallery supports local artists all in the house and practice of the former doctor to the Dionne Quintuplets, Dr Allan Roy Dafoe.
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.
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.
Located adjacent to the Agawa Bay Campground, the Visitor Centre highlights the “Power of Lake Superior” and the park’s cultural history, natural features and recreational opportunities. This facility also includes an information/reception area, washrooms, theatre/activity room and a gift shop.
Visit the museum and heritage garden. And for a great view of Georgian Bay, climb the stairs of the 96 foot tower overlooking Georgian Bay.
Take a step back in time and tour two of the oldest stone buildings in located northwest of Toronto: Ermatinger Old Stone House and the Clergue Blockhouse. The Ermatinger Old Stone House is restored to depict the domestic and professional life of Charles Oakes Ermatinger and other prominent residents and visitors of the House between 1808 and 1870. The Clergue Blockhouse was relocated to the Site in 1996 and served as the home of industrialist Francis Hector Clergue from 1894 - 1908.
The Sault Ste. Marie Canal, built in 1895, was the world’s longest lock, the first to operate using electricity and the last link in an all-Canadian navigational chain from the Atlantic to Lake Superior.
The Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre is located in the historic waterfront hangar that was once home to the Ontario Provincial Air Service. Explore the centre and check out over 30 aircraft displays, two theatres, flight simulators, and interactive children's activities. Guided group tours are available on request.