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.

Sunday, September 1st will be our last day open. Thank you to everyone who visited our Museum. See you next year!

SEASONAL HOURS

Monday	CLOSED
Tuesday	CLOSED
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 2pm

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

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Doors Open Ontario
Doors Open Ontario is a province wide heritage tourism program that gives the public free access to explore fascinating heritage properties all across Ontario. It showcases the buildings, natural spaces, infrastructure and cultural landscapes that shape and define our communities.

Explore the Ontario Heritage Trust’s popular Doors Open Ontario program and learn more about the province’s spectacular heritage sites!

https://www.doorsopenontario.on.ca/welcome

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We would like to take a moment to honour Debbie Lance Desormeaux and her dedication and love of Elk Lake. She was the face of our museum for many years and such a supportive person in our community. Debbie will be missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing her.

 

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