This community museum and archives interprets the history of the Elk Lake area. Displays relate the history of the local mining, logging, lumbering and agricultural industries, as well as that of the area’s schools and churches. Early Canadian artifacts and memorabilia from World Wars I and II are also exhibited.

 

The Elk Lake Heritage Museum is OPEN for the 2026 season

Hours of Operation

Thursday   3pm - 6pm

Friday       10am - 6pm

Saturday   10am - 6pm

Sunday     10am - 2pm

Monday - Wednesday Closed

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For group tours or visits outside of these hours, please contact the Township Office at (705) 678-2237 or email us at info@jamestwp.ca.

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Funding Provided by Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.

The Elk Lake Heritage Museum has received funding from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) through the Community Enhancement Program - Rural Enhancement stream.

We greatly appreciate this opportunity to enhance the Elk Lake Heritage Museum and keep Elk Lake's history alive!

We would also like to acknowledge H. Fiset & Sons Ltd. for their generous donation towards this project. Thank you!

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