The West Parry Sound District Museum, commonly known as the Museum on Tower Hill, began as a group of dedicated citizens. Today the Museum continues to preserve and interpret the core cultural themes that carved the West Parry Sound District out of a rugged Canadian landscape and explores contemporary topics relevant to today's communities.
To be internationally recognized as a leader in the provision of creative arts-based programming for entertainment and life-long learning that enhances and enriches our communities. To design and deliver multi-disciplinary arts-based programs that inspire personal growth, enrichment and renewal by celebrating creativity, the human spirit, and Muskoka s unique heritage and natural environment while contributing to the economic and social vitality of our communities.
Huronia MuseumHuronia Museum is located in Midland, Ontario, Canada. It features a replica of a 'pre-contact' Huron/Ouendat village, including a lookout tower, wigwam and a full-size longhouse.The museum also features an exhibit gallery featuring tens of thousands of historic artifacts ranging from photographs, native archaeology and art by members of the Group of Seven, and others.
Huronia Museum is located in Midland, Ontario, Canada. It features a replica of a 'pre-contact' Huron/Ouendat village, including a lookout tower, wigwam and a full-size longhouse.The museum also features an exhibit gallery featuring tens of thousands of historic artifacts ranging from photographs, native archaeology and art by members of the Group of Seven, and others.
Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre is a 20,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility celebrating life on the water in Muskoka. We feature the largest in-water collection of antique and classic boats. Guests are invited to walk through a living postcard onto the freight deck and meet the crew of our steamship while experiencing the elegance of famous resorts from yesteryear. Even sit in a hotel and experience the sounds of the Big Band Era. Step back in time and discover Muskoka's rich heritage dating back to the late 1800's. Visit the boat builder's workshop and view some of the finest wooden boats ever produced, become the Captain and blow the steam whistles, or start up a working engine. With ever-changing exhibits and new classic boats on display, a visit to Muskoka Boat & Heritage Centre in Gravenhurst is an entertaining and educational experience not to be missed!
On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure their ecological and commemorative integrity for present and future generations.
Welcome to the Dorset Heritage Museum's Website!Dorset Heritage Museum officially opened on July 1st, 2001 and is located in Dorset Ontario at the crossroads of Muskoka & Haliburton featuring museum exhibits of early pioneer life, local settlers, traditional logging practices, and historic information pertaining to pioneer settlement of the Dorset area.Please enjoy our Photo Gallery , that gives you an exciting glimpse into our communities past and future! Events Calendar will keep you informed of great events that the Dorset Heritage Museum will host.Positive response led our committee to plan the concept of the 'living museum' that is reflected in our goal to CARE about pioneer life in our community. The goal is to show our residents, and traveling visitors that we CARE about our past, present and future. We want to:Celebrate and communicate our historical significanceAppreciate the contributions of our ancestorsRevitalize our communityEducate our children and visitors through exciting activitiesAs well as preparing information and exhibits for adults, we feature exhibits for our youth
Meaford Museum is proud to be STOP #35 on the 2014 Apple Pie Trail.Come see our local apple industry exhibit which examinesthe changes in packing technology, the apple farming familiesof Meaford and the products produced with local apples.Visit for the apples, stay and see it all!STAY CONNECTED