Museums, Art Galleries and Cool Historical Stuff
Base Borden Military
Museum
View artifacts from Canadian military history, including aviation items,
armored vehicles and logistic components. Educational and general tours
are available.
Address: 18 Waterloo Rd E Borden ON L0M 1C0
Tel: 1 705 423-3531
Black
Creek Pioneer Village
Villagers in period dress and artisans welcome visitors to this historical
19th century village with over 35 authentic homes, shops and buildings.
Open May 1 to December 31. Amenities include a take out coffee cart
with light snacks available in the visitors centre.
Season: May 1-December 31
Address: 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, Toronto
Tel: (416) 736-1733 ext. 5414
Georgina Pioneer
Village
Experience the sights and sounds of life on the south shores of Lake
Simcoe at this late 19th century historic village. Interpreters and
demonstrators welcome visitors with special exhibitions and events,
tours, workshops, and archives for genealogical research. Facility rentals,
youth and adult programs also available.
Season: June-September (or by appointment)
Address: 26557 Civic Centre, R.R. #2, Keswick
Tel: (905) 476-4301
The McMicheal Canadian Art Collection
Nestled in 100 acres of
stunning woodland, the McMichael Canadian Art Collection displays a
renowned collection by Group of Seven and their contemporaries, as well
as First Nations and Inuit art. The one-of-a-kind Gallery shop completes
the authentic Canadian experience.
Address: 10365 Islington Ave, Kleinburg
Tel: (905) 893-1121, (888) 213-1121
The
Simcoe County Museum
A short distance northwest of Barrie is the Simcoe County Museum. A
virtual time capsule of ten thousand years of local history, the museum
has changing exhibits and interesting programs. Enter a replica of a
Huron longhouse, see the charm of a Victorian village street or pop
into a boot shop. Special events occur regularly.
Address: 1151 Highway 26, Minesing, ON
The
South Simcoe Steam Train: Ride Ontario’s Steam Train!
You'll travel in restored
1920's open-window coaches over the rails of a century-old branchline
that once connected Hamilton with Barrie and Collingwood. Enjoy the
sights and sounds of the steam train as you travel through the rolling
countryside. The return trip from Tottenham to Beeton takes just under
an hour and is highlighted by the Conductor's friendly and informative
commentary.
Excursions depart from the South Simcoe Railway station in downtown
Tottenham, 20 km west of Highway 400 on Highway 9, just 50 minutes north
of Toronto.
Tel: (905) 936-5815 (Monday-Friday,
1 to 4 pm)
Departures most Sundays from May to thansgiving weekend in October,
and Monday and Tuesday departures in July and August. Departures at
10:30, 12:00, 1:30 and 3:00 pm.
Check http://www.steamtrain.com/excursion.html
to verify departure times.
Frederick
Horsman Varley Art Gallery
A year of celebration, feature exhibitions and events - 2004 Sesquicentennial
of Unionville. The Varley Art Gallery and historic McKay House offer
year round exhibitions exploring Canadian art with a focus on Fred Varley,
Group of Seven member and portraiture.
Season Open year round, closed Winter Mondays.
Address 216 Main St., Unionville
Tel: (905) 477-9511
Web Sites: www.varleygallery.ca
http://www.journeysofdiscovery.ca/html/packages/packages_master.cfm?pkg=VAR104
