museums
Thunder Bay Twins receiving 1975 Allan Cup
FOUNDERS’ MUSEUM AND PIONEER VILLAGE Touch History at the Founders’ Museum and Pioneer Village. Drop in at the General Store, spend a quiet moment in the church, or gaze upon antique cars, tractors, farm equipment, engines and motors. oliverpaipoonge.ca/living/museums/founders-museumpioneer-village
NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO AVIATION HERITAGE CENTRE Explore Northwestern Ontario’s rich aviation history including bush flying and WWII airplane production at Canada Car with an impressive collection of photos, memorabilia and personal stories preserved for those interested in either remembering or learning about adventurous times at the Northwestern Ontario Aviation Heritage Centre.
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THUNDER BAY MILITARY MUSEUM A tri-service – Navy, Army and Air Force – museum, with a selection of paintings from the Georg Hoegel Art Collection, the Thunder Bay Military Museum features displays of weapons, uniforms, and much more! Call 807-343-5175 to book an appointment.
THE DUKE HUNT HISTORICAL MUSEUM The Duke Hunt Historical Museum (formerly known as the Paipoonge Museum) preserves the memory of early settlers, showing the hardships and pleasures they experienced in their new community. oliverpaipoonge.ca/living/museums/duke-hunthistorical-museum
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THE NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame and Museum was established to preserve and honour our region’s rich and proud sports heritage. Thousands of historically significant artifacts have been preserved and displayed in a museum setting for citizens and visitors to take pride in and learn from.
Curling Rock Float in 1960 Brier Parade NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO SPORTS HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
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