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Bala's
Museum with Memories of Lucy Maud Montgomery
Bala’s Museum celebrates the
life and writings of Canada’s favourite author, Lucy Maud
Montgomery. Since its opening in July, 1992, it has become known
as one of the best Lucy Maud Montgomery museums in all Canada,
attracting fans and scholars from all around the world. But Bala’s
Museum is more than that. It is a wonderful family outing where
children can take tours in costumes.
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Bethune
Memorial House -
Gravenhurst
Bethune Memorial House National
Historic Site of Canada commemorates the life and achievements
of Dr. Henry Norman Bethune. Impatient and restless, he was
inspired by a sense of duty to others and a love of the
outdoors. In Bethune, these characteristics were the seeds of a
battlefront surgeon, activist, humanitarian, inventor, teacher
and artist. The historic site explores the roots and examines
the legacy of this international hero. Dr. Bethune is most
famous for the last two years of his life, which were spent in
China, serving as a surgeon and teacher. Generations after his
death, his story continues to be taught as an example of
selfless humanitarianism to millions of Chinese students.
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Dorset
Heritage Museum
The Dorset Heritage Museum
features museum exhibits of early pioneer life, local settlers,
traditional logging practices and historic information
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Muskoka
Boat & Heritage Centre -
Gravenhurst
Opened in 2006, The Muskoka Boat
and Heritage is North America's only in-water exhibit of working
antique boats. The state-of-the art exhibit captures the glory
of the Muskokan experience, exploring the rich history of
steamships, wooden boats and luxury hotels that helped define
Muskoka. |
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Muskoka
Heritage Place - Huntsville
Visitors
to Muskoka Heritage Place - Museum, Village and Train will enjoy
the Muskoka Museum, a living pioneer village, the Steam Museum
and an authentic open-air coach train ride. Muskoka Museum open
year-round. Village and Train open mid-May (Victoria Day) to
mid-October (Canadian Thanksgiving). Village: Daily, 90 acres of
pristine Muskoka with costumed narrators, 22 authentic pioneer
buildings, blacksmith, farm animals, First Nations, fun hands-on
family activities and demonstrations. Train: Tuesdays through
Saturdays. Please call or check website for daily
schedule.
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Muskoka
Lakes Museum
- Port Carling
The museum represents the history
of the Muskoka Lakes. It is important as a cultural, historical
and educational resource serving the community and tourists. The
Muskoka Lakes Township heritage is presented through permanent
and seasonal exhibits and programs, workshops, the adult lecture
series and special events |
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Muskoka
Rails Museum
- Bracebridge
The Muskoka Rails Museum will be
built on Hiram Street in much the same location as the last
station was before it was torn down. It will feature the museum
component as well as space for town merchants to have small
kiosks for their merchandise. |
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Woodchester
Villa - Bracebridge
The year is 1882. Henry J. Bird
and his family have just moved into Woodchester Villa, their new
eight-sided hill-topped home. Mr. Bird’s curiosity and
farsighted approach to life probably accounted for the building
of Woodchester Villa, which incorporated many innovative
features of the day. Today, visitors will find their senses
flooded with images from the past as they tour this designated
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