Museum of Northern History, Kirkland Lake, ON
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N 48° 08.892 W 080° 02.912
17U E 570771 N 5333209
The Museum of Northern History at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau will take you back to the time when gold was king.
Waymark Code: WMVMKX
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/04/2017
Views: 3
Step through the ornate doors of the Chateau and witness the hardy life of the early pioneers and their struggles as they forged a community out of the unforgiving wilderness. Explore the inner workings of some of the richest mines in Canadian history. Marvel at the tenacity of Sir Harry Oakes, one of the poorest men to walk into, and one of the richest to walk out of the northern goldfields.
Theme:
Pioneers and gold miners.
Street Address:
2 Chateau Drive, Kirkland Lake, ON P2N 3M7
Food Court: no
Gift Shop: yes
Hours of Operation:
Winter Hours (beginning Thanksgiving until May)
Tuesday to Friday 12pm to 5pm
Saturday 12pm to 4pm
Sunday & Monday CLOSED
Summer Hours (beginning end May 24 until Thanksgiving)
Monday to Friday 10pm to 5pm
Saturday 12pm to 4pm
Sunday CLOSED
Cost: 6.00 (listed in local currency)
Museum Size: Small
Relevant Web Site: [Web Link]
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