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 now open for the 2025 season! We are excited for you to see the amazing progress. However, we are still working hard to finalize the setup of the museum. We kindly ask that you stay off the grass in front of the parking area until it has been leveled. Thank you for your understanding!

 

2025 Hours of Operation

Sunday 10 - 2

Monday - CLOSED

Tuesday - CLOSED

Wednesday - 10 - 6

Thursday 10 - 6

Friday 10 - 6

Saturday 10 - 6

 

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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