4.5Royal Ontario Museum(8.407 reviews) - History comes alive in half a day at the ROM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
Opened in 1914, the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) showcases art, culture, and nature from around the globe and across the ages. One of North America's most renowned cultural institutions, Canada's largest museum is home to a world-class collection of more than six million objects and specimens, featured in 40 gallery and exhibition spaces. As the country’s preeminent field research institute and an international leader in new and original findings in biodiversity, palaeontology, earth sciences, the visual arts, material culture and archaeology, the ROM plays a vital role in advancing our global understanding of the artistic, cultural and natural world.See more..
4.5Hockey Hall of Fame(4.112 reviews)from $18.70 - Hard to find the entrance but well worth the hunt Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Honor the achievements of some of the greatest stars in hockey at this shrine to Canada's national sport.See more..
4.5National Gallery of Canada(3.100 reviews) - A must see for all. Beautiful gallery/experience/venue/location. Not to miss. Kids 6/7 years were introduced to art and loved th Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
The National Gallery of Canada is committed to offering a welcoming and safe place for our visitors, employees and volunteers. Discover contemporary and historical artworks - including paintings, sculptures, photographs and multimedia installations - in this landmark site located near the vibrant ByWard Market area.See more..
4.5Canadian Museum of Nature(2.181 reviews) - Earth to the Moon Sunday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Natural History Museums • Science Museums
The Canadian Museum of Nature is open. Discover our special exhibition, Planet Ice: Mysteries of the Ice Ages, runs to January 8 2023. Enjoy our seven world-class galleries, from dinosaurs, to birds, to live bugs, Canada's Arctic and more. Timed ticketing is in effect - book in advance to save time and skip the line! Masks are encouraged, but not required.See more..
Located on a former military air base just 5 kilometres from the Prime Minister’s residence in Ottawa, the Museum focuses on aviation in Canada within an international context, from its beginnings in 1909 to the present day. As Canada’s contribution to aviation expanded to include aerospace technology, the Museum’s collection and mandate grew to include space flight. The Collection itself consists of more than 130 aircraft and artifacts (propellers, engines) from both civil and military service. It gives particular, but not exclusive, reference to Canadian achievements. The most extensive aviation collection in Canada, it is also considered one of the finest aviation museums in the world. Museum Highlights: Largest surviving piece of the famous Avro Arrow (its nose section); the original Canadarm used on the Endeavour space shuttle; Lancaster WWII bomber; Life in Orbit: The International Space Station exhibition.See more..
4.0Ripley's Believe It or Not!(1.410 reviews) - Nostalgic and Current Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Speciality Museums
Located in the heart of Niagara Falls on Clifton Hill since 1963, the always growing Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum still holds on to the reputation as Niagara’s best museum. Authentic shrunken heads, the world’s rarest egg and two-headed animals are only the beginning here. Housing an impressive collection of the odd, strange and unbelievable from around the world, the museum showcases over 700 mind boggling exhibits, oddities, curiosities and illusions throughout their extraordinarily themed galleries. Several videos and displays allow for an interactive experience leaving you to decide whether you believe it or not!Take a stroll through what is perhaps the most humorous of cemeteries, containing various gravestones engravings that will make you giggle with disbelief. Among the museum’s strange and unbelievable artifacts is the Niagara Theatre. It is the only one of its kind in Niagara Falls! Guests are invited to sit down, relax and get blown away by the museum’s film showcasing those daredevils brave enough to face the wrath of the falling water, and those who accidentally took a trip over the falls. Plenty of photo-ops are also scattered around the museum from an 18th Century Spanish Public Humiliation Stock to the world’s tallest man’s Chippendale Chair. Kids of all ages (as well as adults!) love to engage themselves in Ripley’s Wacky Explorative Room where they are challenged with various curiosities and interactive displays such as the very popular shadow wall.Spend anywhere from an hour to an entire day exploring the first class entertainment that Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum has to offer. For years, the Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum has shocked and amazed tourists from all over the world as well as residents from the Niagara Region. No matter the reason for your visit to Niagara Falls, Ripley’s Believe It or Not should be a “must see” on your itinerary!See more..
4.5Bata Shoe Museum(1.345 reviews)from $11.42 - A very good museum for a rainy afternoon Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Bata Shoe Museum: For Every Shoe There's a Story The Bata Shoe Museum is home to the world's largest, most comprehensive collection of shoes and footwear-related objects. The mission of the BSM is to contribute to the knowledge and understanding of the role of footwear in the social and cultural life of humanity. Through acquiring, conserving, researching, communicating and exhibiting material evidence related to the history of footwear and shoemaking, the Museum illustrates the living habits, the culture and the customs of people from every corner of the world.See more..
4.5Canada's Penitentiary Museum(1.124 reviews) - Kingston Pen is a must see!! Temporarily closed - Closed until May 1, 2023 Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
Housed in the former Warden's residence of Kingston Penitentiary, the museum offers a wide range of exhibits of artifacts from across Canada's federal Correctional system. Admission is by donation.See more..
My wife and I with our 11 year old son visited the CWHM in July 2022, whilst on holiday from the UK. We spent 5 hours at the museum mainly due to how all volunteers made us feel so welcome and interested. There is plenty to see inside and outside and there is a great viewing area with views over the whole airport. We especially liked the fact that our son could sit inside many of the aircraft and use the SIM. We ate in the cafe which was excellent. We cannot thank the staff and volunteers enough for a really brilliant visit. Thoroughly recommended.See more..
4.5Science North(925 reviews) - Great attraction with atrocious food. Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Speciality Museums
Let your imagination soar at Science North! Explore the fun side of science in your everyday life at Northern Ontario's most popular tourist attraction. A newly designed and renovated 3rd floor Northern Ecosystems exhibit gets you up close to our resident beaver, porcupine, skunk and much more! Visit the new nocturnal room and see what flying squirrels and bats do at night! Don't miss live science shows, special exhibits, IMAX(R) 3D, the digital Planetarium, the F. Jean MacLeod Butterfly Gallery, and four floors of interactive science experiences.See more..
3.5Louis Tussaud's Waxworks(666 reviews) - Don't waste your money ... Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM Speciality Museums
We visited this wax museum as we thought it was a serious wax museum, but honestly, the figures were terrible. I mean good for a laugh, but most were unrecognizable. Thankfully, they were labeled. Most of the figures had paint missing and were extremely unrealistic. It was disappointing.See more..
4.5Cambridge Butterfly Conservatory(560 reviews) - Visit the Tropics! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Nature & Wildlife Areas
MARCH BREAK EXTENED HOURS! March 11 - March 19 open 9am - 6pm. Discover thousands of free-flying butterflies in our 10,000-square-foot indoor tropical garden. Our conservatory also hosts a variety of tropical plants, birds, and animals, along with several water features. Witness butterflies emerge from their chrysalis and take their first flight, tour our mounted and live-insect galleries, shop our gift store and enjoy our café to complete your visit!See more..
The Canada Science and Technology Museum provides a highly digital experience for the whole family – igniting visitors with a passion for science and inspiring the next generation of Canadian innovators. After undergoing an $80.5-million renewal of its entire building, the museum features over 7,400 m2 (80,000 sq. ft.) of redesigned exhibition space, including an 850 m2 (9,200 sq. ft.) temporary exhibition hall to accommodate travelling exhibitions from around the world. Eleven new exhibitions – including the ZOOOM Children’s Innovation Zone, Artifact Alley and the Exploratek maker studio – as well as long-time visitor favourites, like locomotives and the Crazy Kitchen, delight visitors young and old.See more..
4.5The Canadian Canoe Museum(412 reviews) - Outstanding. Best museum experience in years Temporarily closed - Closed until further notice Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Canadian Canoe Museum stewards the world's largest collection of canoes, kayaks and paddled watercraft. More than 600 in number, the watercraft and their stories of national and international significance, have a pivotal role to play in our collective future. PLEASE NOTE: the last day to visit the current museum at 910 Monaghan will be Labour Day (September 5, 2022) before we close to prepare to move to our new home at 2077 Ashburnham Drive (opening summer 2023!).See more..
After having a wonderful lunch at George’s Greek Village, my cousin and I visited this museum. No entry fee but donations accepted. There were different rooms with their unique exhibits. They were exquisite and very informative and quite elaborate, The Ontario Lacrosse Hall of Fame and museum part of it is a must see. The outdoor catwalk with the view on the canal is an added bonus. Had to get magnet and hat as a souvenir from the shop. My cousin refrained from touching artifacts this time See more..
5.0Stones 'N Bones Museum(376 reviews) - Fun and educational experience Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
The Stones 'N Bones Museum is a 10,000 sq ft. museum that features an international collection of fossils, minerals, gemstones, artifacts, shells, butterflies, insects, taxidermy, huge shark jaws, dinosaurs, and more.See more..
4.5National Air Force Museum of Canada(334 reviews) - Finally re-opened Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums • History Museums
The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) is proud to honour the heritage of the Royal Canadian Air Force. Discover an aviation history full of valour and tradition through a wide variety of exhibits, interactive activities and displays, including the fully restored World War II Halifax Bomber (the only one of its kind in the world!). Our 16-acre Airpark features both historic and active aircraft on view for an up-close and personal aviation experience. Also in the Airpark are some 11,000 Ad Astra Stones and 35 Monuments that tribute past and current members of the RCAF.See more..
4.5Canadian Automotive Museum(272 reviews) - Car baby, that's me Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • History Museums
The Canadian Automotive Museum collects and displays the history of the automobile in Canada. The museum is open: Tuesday to Sunday 10am to 4:00pm, Closed Public Holidays.See more..
5.0Primitive Designs(262 reviews) - Love it! Sunday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality & Gift Shops • Speciality Museums • Monuments & Statues
TEMPORARILY CLOSED-RE OPENING IN MARCH Primitive Designs is a retail store in Port Hope, Ontario that sells exotic and unique arts and crafts from around the world! Everything is imported and handpicked in over 7 different countries by owners Ron Dacey, Rhonda Cook, and Maximus Dacey. Celebrating their 21st season, Primitive Designs has been nominated for a provincial tourism award, has won 2021 Customer first award along with past awards of excellence in Local Economic Impact, People's Choice, Chambers choice and Best Gift Store. Home to the Big Robots, including a recent addition of Kraken and giant shark! A main attraction in Northumberland County, and Ontario! People come from miles around to browse and purchase Primitive Designs' beautiful handcrafted pieces, and there's something for everybody! We carry everything from Bamboo bars, carvings, masks, drums, clothing, outdoor decor, pottery, jewelry, and other amazing treasures. The warehouse definitely must be seen to be believed.See more..
4.0Aquatarium at Tall Ships Landing(257 reviews) - Mermaid experience was amazing Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums • Science Museums
We offer a variety of interactive adventures and experiences that inspire critical thinking through storytelling and play while cultivating an appreciation of the unique history, culture and ecosystems of the 1000 Islands of Ontario region. Discover the diverse wildlife of the islands, explore the area's unique history and culture, learn about the economics of the St. Lawrence River, and get your body moving in our recreational experiences.See more..
4.5Algonquin Logging Museum(232 reviews) - What a great story told on the trail Speciality Museums
Travelling on Highway 60, we stopped to visit the Algonquin Logging Museum. What a great place to visit. Starting with a video presentation which end with the screen rising and the trail outside in front of us. Walking round the trail the story of logging in the park is told with information boards and displays. There are many photo opportunities. In this case we selected around 70 for our on-line gallery, of which 6 have been selected to share on facebook. It was a dry warm overcast day when we visited. The trail took us around an hour to walk around the trail, which whilst is step free, undulates with several gradients.See more..
The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is located at Ottawa’s Central Experimental Farm, which traces its roots to 1886 and is the world’s only working farm in the heart of a capital city. The Museum offers programs and exhibitions on Canada’s agricultural heritage, food literacy, and on the benefits and relationship of agricultural science and technology to Canadians’ everyday lives. It provides visitors with a unique opportunity to see diverse breeds of farm animals important to Canadian agriculture past and present, and to learn about the food they eat. In addition to breeds common to Canadian agriculture, such as Holstein dairy cows and Angus beef cows, the Museum also has Canadienne dairy cows, Tamworth pigs, and Clydesdale horses. Many other breeds of dairy and beef cattle, pigs, sheep, horses, poultry, goats, and rabbits round out the collection. Public programming includes special weekend theme events, school programs, camps, tours and demonstrations.See more..
4.5Bank of Canada Museum(210 reviews) - Free, interesting and interactive! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Children's Museums • History Museums
Enter the heart of the economic system and explore fun, hands-on, interactive exhibits that cover everything from how people’s expectations affect the health of an economy to how inflation targeting works (hint: you get to fly a rocket ship!). The Museum also features artifacts from the National Currency Collection -- the most complete collection of Canadian coins, notes and tokens in the world.See more..
4.5Niagara Falls History Museum(179 reviews) - Nice combination of exhibitons! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Speciality Museums
The Museum is housed within the old Stamford Town Hall built in 1874. The Lundy's Lane Historical Society was given the building in 1971, becoming the Lundy's Lane Historical Museum. On January 1st, 2010, the City of Niagara Falls took direct operation of the museum and it became Niagara Falls History Museum. Housing a vast collection of Niagara Falls history, the Museum provides a showcase for the unique past of the famous city. The Museum's recent $12M renovation and expansion creates a dynamic space to examine and explore our diverse history. It re-opened to the public on July 21, 2012. The renovation and expansion was designed by Toronto architecture firm Moriyama and Teshima, and now features three remarkable galleries telling the most compelling Niagara Falls stories with engaging hands-on exhibitions. The Museum is located within steps of the Drummond Hill Cemetery, the focal point of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, considered the "bloodiest battle" of the War of 1812. The starting point for any trip to this battlefield will be a visit to the Museum.Besure to also check out the Battle Ground Hotel Museum and Willoughby Historical Museum.The Niagara Falls Museums are a municipally-run trio of sites dedicated to preserving the history of the City of Niagara Falls and the surrounding area. Using both artifacts and text, they highlight the large and small things that made up daily life in the area's rich history. The Niagara Falls History Museum looks at early Black history, the War of 1812, notables like Sir Isaac Brock and Laura Secord, and even historic souvenirs. The Battle Ground Hotel Museum focuses on early tourism, from a time when tourists came to see not just the falls but also the 1812 battlefield. And Willoughby Historical Museum looks at everyday rural life, as well as commemorating the Battle of Chippawa. All three sites offer extensive collections, as well as programs and activities for schools and the public. The History Museum and the Willoughby ...See more..
5.0The SS Keewatin(171 reviews) - Take a walk in the past Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, S.S. Keewatin will not reopen to visitors in 2020. Updates will appear here. S.S. Keewatin is the world's last Edwardian passenger steamship. Constructed in 1907, five years before TITANIC, in Govan, Scotland, this 350 foot, 8 million pound treasure was built for Canadian Pacific and helped cement the Canadian Federation. She worked for 57 years, carrying people and materials from Southern Ontario to the top of Lake Superior, returning with 1600 tons of grain. Now repatriated to her working post, Keewatin has been lovingly restored by an army of volunteers, so everything is in working condition. She is all-original and open to the public. Guided Tours start every half hour from 10am: the last complete tour of the day starts at 3:30pm. 60 min Upper Decks tour $15.00; 30 min Engine Room tour $7.50; 90 min Combination tour $20.00; 30 min Wheelhouse tour $10.00. Children under 16 are admitted FREE with Adult Accompaniment. NOT wheelchair accessible.See more..
4.5Muskoka Discovery Centre(166 reviews) - Fun informative Sunday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Welcome to the one-of-a-kind Muskoka Discovery Centre where Muskoka’s steamship, wooden boat and grand resort legacy is honoured. Interactive play for families is available in KidZone. See the amazing new 'Watershed Wonders' exhibit with its spectacular 96' touchscreen virtual aquarium and many other interactive displays!See more..
4.0THEMUSEUM(157 reviews) - First visit with lasting memories! Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Speciality Museums
We are THEMUSEUM - oneword, UPPERCASE. We are a new kind of museum - one of ideas and experiences. No dusty objects, no collections, and no velvet ropes here. We are dedicated to presenting fresh, relevant cultural content from around the globe in unique and interactive ways that intersect art, science, culture and technology. We are a premier cultural destination and a hub for creative thinking and inspired play. From Andy Warhol to Jane Goodall to Titanic to Yoko Ono, THEMUSEUM is the only museum around that is bold enough to feature such a wide range of cultural content under one roof. We offer a diverse array of exhibitions, programs, and events for children, youth, families and adults guaranteed to awe, inspire and enlighten all audiences. Featuring five floors and 55,000 square feet of interactive exhibitions, THEMUSEUM has a little bit of everything and a whole lot of imagination, education, and good ol' fashion family fun. The public hours for THEMUSEUM are subject to change.See more..
4.0Engine 1095(154 reviews) - Cool piece of history Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
This is a gorgeous piece of history in a lovely area of Kingston, near the water. You can sit in the nearby park and enjoy the views.See more..
4.5Morningstar Mill(150 reviews) - Step back in time Speciality Museums
Morning Star Mill and Decew Falls are closed temporarily during the COVID-19 pandemic. The City of St. Catharines will update this listing when it is open again.See more..
5.0Tweed Visitor Centre(144 reviews) - Local appreciation Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
Located in an abandoned Hershey’s factory in Smiths Falls, the Tweed Visitor Centre is more than a window into the world of cannabis - it’s a fascinating look into the past, present and future of our favourite plant. From the moment you arrive to peeking into working grow rooms, your senses will be engaged and your minds opened as you explore the history, science and culture of cannabis. An educational theatre experience challenges preconceptions and highlights society’s changing relationship over 10,000 years. Discover the complexities of the cannabis plant and learn about the role of terpenes, and witness our bean to bar artisanal chocolate production. Finish off your tour with a cup of coffee, browse through our collection of books, and stop by the gift shop for something special to remember us by. We hope this behind-the-scenes tour will broaden your understanding of cannabis and inspire new perspectives.See more..
4.5The Museum of Naval History(144 reviews) - Check out the HMCS Ojibwa SUBMARINE at Port Burwell! Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Military Museums • Speciality Museums
The Museum is currently open 11 am to 4 pm Thursday to Sundays. Contact the museum if you require more information. HMCS Ojibwa is the largest artifact of the Museum of Naval History in Port Burwell, Ontario. Ojibwa served from 1965 to 1998 through the dangers and challenges of the Cold War. Visitors can choose from a number of different tours ranging from the hour-long Submariner's Tour of the inside of the boat; The Fish Eye View Tour of the outside; the combo tour including both the inside and the outside; and our most intensive tour - the 3-hour Greater Depths Tour. All our tours are led by highly trained guides. If you are lucky, or sign up for the Greater Depths Tour, your guide will be a qualified submariner, ready to explain everything and tell takes of the Cold War. These award-winning tours are unique and well worth the visit.See more..
4.5Eldon House(140 reviews) - Lovely Tea in a Beautiful Setting Sunday: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums • Historic Sites • History Museums
Built in 1834, the oldest surviving home in London contains heirlooms and furnishings that belonged to the original owners, Captain John and Amelia Harris. ***During COVID-19 the interior of Eldon House will be open by appointment only during the listed hours. Our summer tea program is unavailable in 2020.See more..
A curated collection of over 20,000 artifacts celebrating the rich history of Perth County, located 7 acres of scenic rural property just West of Stratford, Ontario. Public and group tours available; ideal for school programming. Current displays include exhibits about the Stratford Festival, the history of rail in Perth County, the Perth Regiment exhibit, our Road to Woodstock/Richard Manuel exhibit and our incredibly popular Justin Bieber exhibit, Steps to Stardom.See more..
4.0Marine Museum of the Great Lakes(105 reviews) - The Marine Museum is RETURNING to its original location!!! Sunday: Spent < 1 hour Speciality Museums
The Marine Museum of the Great Lakes at Kingston's mission is to inspire an enduing connection to the maritime history of Kingston and the Great Lakes. We are located at 53 Yonge St. at Portsmouth Olympic Harbour. Our entrance is beside the entrance to the City Marina Office, facing Lake Ontario. In our temporary, reduced circumstances, we offer FREE individual tours of our gallery of Great Lakes art, artefacts and models. We will be moving back to our National Historic Site at 55 Ontario St later this year where we will offer guided tours of the historic site. Thank you for your continued patronage!See more..
The Horseless Carriage Museum is a unique, privately-owned museum specializing in pre-1914 transportation and early mechanical technology. We feature five century-old vehicles and a 1895 Sawyer & Massey steam traction engine, rare mechanical music machines and an 1890's General Store, and more. Bus and group tours welcome. Check out our website and blog for more information. (Please note: We are located midway between Bobcaygeon and Fenelon Falls on County Road 8. Please call ahead for an appointment! Open May to November .......weather permitting!See more..
4.5Huron County Museum(99 reviews) - Local and regional museum gem! Sunday: Speciality Museums
A surprisingly comprehensive and very well laid-out and extensive museum collection specializing in local and regional historical artifacts, up to and including steam tractors and a large steam locomotive housed indoors and and surrounded by related and diverse equipment and paraphernalia. Includes an excellent tribute to local military personnel and bases involved in the two world wars, and to Great Lakes shipping. A real pleasure to tour and one that requires time to explore. Don't miss it if you're visiting Goderich!See more..
We took our two year old here after driving past from a family trip and seeing signs for it a few weeks prior. It will not disappoint! Our Daughter loved it and asked to go back again the next day. Some of the dinosaurs do look a little funny but i feel that this is part of the charm! We managed to spend two hours here, and our daughter would have been happy to have spent much much longer as when we had finished she asked to go round again. We met the guy who owned it and he seemed really nice and genuine. The only negative thing i have to say is i wish people would respect the dinosaurs and not let their kids climb on them. obviously these people have worked hard to make them and having bad behaved kids breaking them must be really annoying. $10 per adultSee more..
4.5Battlefield House Museum & Park(92 reviews) - Amazing historic site - a must see Sunday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
One of the first houses to be built in Stoney Creek, Battlefield House was the home of the Gage family from 1796 until 1835. During these settlement years of the early 19th century, James and Mary Gage cleared and worked the land with their ten children and became well-known for their warm hospitality. The War of 1812 had a direct impact on the Gage family as they found themselves confined to their home when American soldiers occupied their land when a battle broke out during the early morning hours of June 6, 1813. The resulting British victory at the Battle of Stoney Creek was crucial in helping to prevent the Americans from seizing Upper Canada. Less than one hundred years later, in 1899, Sara Calder, grand-daughter of James and Mary Gage and first president of the Women's Wentworth Historical Society, led the purchase and preservation of the homestead. Further recognition of the significant event that took place on this property came in the year 1913, when the 100-foot tall Battlefield Monument was opened, standing as a symbol of peace and commemorating those soldiers who died at the Battle of Stoney Creek.See more..
A great museum with free entry when visiting Port Dover. Also free parking right next door. Lots of exhibits and information regarding the history of fishing in Lake Eerie and how that created Port Dover and effected the lives of those that lived here. Even found information about fishermen from next door village to our own in Scotland who moved across there! Really good for kids and adults - plenty to see and interact with.See more..
4.0Collingwood Museum(83 reviews) - Remembering those who died and a a beautiful museum Sunday: Speciality Museums
I was so happy to see the Collingwood Museum . It was closed. However there were many items of the museum outside, The associated Country women of the world. Names of people who died. In honor of those who served. Items from the Museum. A bell. The museum is attractive!See more..
Fee: Free to visit but donations are appreciated. Setup: A small paid lot in the front. The ground floor has a museum store, space for temporary exhibitions, an auditorium and small snack shop (closed). The second floor houses some permanent works of local artists, Group of Seven, and temporary exhibitions. The basement level contained some local historical items. You may take photos without a flash. Overall: A nice place to stop if you are interested in the arts. Not crowded and free. Check out the small store for their items and perhaps local art for sale or rent.See more..
4.5The OPP Museum(80 reviews) - Take your children or grandchildren Sunday: Speciality Museums
An outstanding presentation of OPP history and OPP community involvement. Pick up a detailed exhibit booklet upon entering, take a guided tour on your own. Exhibits are creative, some interactive. Children will be well entertained. If your lucky a staff person will be available to answer questions. If by chance you are a former member, bring in that keepsake stuff that you have been saving for who knows what and give it to the collection, you too have a story to tell. Check open hours!See more..
4.5Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre(79 reviews) - A Wonderful Piece of Canadian Engineering and Social History Temporarily closed - Closed until May 1, 2023 Spent 1-2 hours Visitor Centers • Speciality Museums • Science Museums
*Please note that as of September 30, we are closed for the 2022 summer tourism season. Located on the banks of the St. Lawrence River, Ontario Power Generation's visitor centre showcases the history of the St. Lawrence Seaway and Power Project as well as the communities and people affected. Come explore our exciting and informative interactive displays that make our visitor centre a key tourist destination in the Cornwall area.See more..
A great 'stepping back in time' museum. Trains, along with ships, was how Ontario and Canada became accessible to everyone. The museum has been closed for several years because of Covid, but I'm sure that it will work up a full head of steam in short order. There's also two cabooses (cabeese ?) that are available for sleep-overs.See more..
Experience this world class Museum & Cultural Centre where the old marries the new, and discover the stories of Bruce County from First Nations people to the newcomers; fishing and forestry, farming and furniture and marine heritage. Rich in natural history and cultural, visitors of all ages will enjoy interactive experiences through exhibits, special events and programming.See more..
4.5Stephen Leacock Museum(75 reviews) - Decadent High Tea at Leacock House Sunday: Speciality Museums
We just finished the fall High Tea afternoon lunch on the porch at the cafe, Stephen Leacock Museum. It was wonderful. The food was a plentiful serving of specialty finger sandwiches, decadent sweet cakes/Pastries and fruit scones along side refreshing tea in fancy China cups & saucers. The serene view of the grounds & lakefront provided a tranquil atmosphere. Our hostess was gracious and it was a memorable time all around. Thank you.See more..
5.0Canadian Aviation Museum(74 reviews) - A Fantastic Museum Sunday: Spent 1-2 hours Speciality Museums
The Canadian Aviation Museum (formerly CH2A) is located in the main hangar of the old No. 7 Elementary Flying Training School at the southwest corner of Windsor International Airport. We feature Avro Lancaster and de Havilland Mosquito restoration projects, 2 flying DHC-1 Chipmunks, a Boeing Stearman and North American Harvard as well as static displays of a Fleet Fawn and CT-133 Silver Star. Visit our museum archive room and gift shop.See more..
St. Jacobs & Aberfoyle Model Railway is North Americas finest "O" Scale Layout. Over 3000square feet showcasing Southern Ontario during the 1950's. Come see our huge world renowned display accurately portrayed to every last detail.See more..
4.5Banting House National Historic Site(67 reviews) - Birthplace of Insulin - Best Kept Secret in London Sunday: Speciality Museums • History Museums
I was fortunate enough to have a guided tour from Grant Maltman, the museum curator. This was one of the most inspiring places I have ever visited. Recommended for anyone who has a personal connection with Diabetes or who has benefited from Dr. Banting's work. The most moving part of the tour - the small bedroom where the idea for insulin was conceived at 2 a.m. one late-October morning in 1920.See more..
5.0Highlands Cinema(66 reviews) - So good we went back the next night! Speciality Museums • Movie Theaters
We ate twice at the restaurant, would have loved to go to the cinema, but just did not fit our schedule. We had fantastic experiences and food both times. The staff were really friendly, accommodating and efficient. We were lucky to get a table both times, would recommend booking. We had pretty much all the ‘tapas’ menu between us over the two nights, and would find it hard to choose between them, but would recommend the vegetable fajitas, salmon and artichoke, tatties bravas and the squid. The pizzas were really good too. Would highly recommend this as a family friendly restaurant. Thank you to all the staff!See more..
