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Canada Museums and Culture

    Victoria Children's Museum, British Columbia

  Box 8220 - Victoria, BC             
The Victoria Children's Museum, a registered charity with a board of committed community members, has begun developing plans and started fund-raising for the first children's museum in BC. The Victoria Children's Museum's mission is to inspire children to explore and discover their world in a creative, safe, hands-on environment, where fun and play magically transform into learning.
    Roedde House Museum, British Columbia
  1415 Barclay Street - Vancouver, BC             
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Roedde House is a restored late [1893]-Victorian home, in the heart of Vancouver's "West End". Roedde House can be rented by the hour for weddings, receptions, meetings, films, photo shoots, etc. Its elegant interior lends turn-of-the-century charm to any event.
    Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Saskatchewan
  910 Spadina Crescent East - Saskatoon, SK           
Come visit the Ukrainian Museum of Canada in downtown Saskatoon, Saskatchewan!
    The Good Shepherd Museum, Quebec
  14, rue Couillard - Québec, QC           
The Good Shepherd Museum tells the captivating story of the Good Shepherd Sisters of Quebec. The Museum also tells the story of marginalized women and abandoned children in 19th and 20th century Quebec.
    Musée Laurier, Quebec
  16, Laurier Street West - Victoriaville, QC           
As a patrimonial and historical site, the Musée Laurier welcomes, each year, thousands of visitors from all around the world. The Musée Laurier holds an important collection of works by Canadian artists and presents prestigious exhibitions regularly. Moreover, the institution offers a variety of activities for all the family. Welcome to the land of Sir Wilfrid Laurier!
    Western Canada Aviation Museum, Manitoba
  958 Ferry Road - Hangar T-2 - Winnipeg, MB            
The Western Canada Aviation Museum offers a unique mix of history and science. Enter through 'Gate 1' - the original Trans Canada Airlines (now Air Canada) passenger terminal - step back in time and let the pioneer aviators of the north take you on an inspirational journey through time!
Your visit will be filled with tales from the sky, great ideas (and not so great ideas) in flight, and a true appreciation for the adventuring spirit.
The original aircraft hangar, including several one-of-a-kind aircraft, such as Canada's first helicopter, the CL-84 Tilt-wing, our 'flying saucer' Avrocar, and of course, historic military jets, bushplanes and commercial aircraft.
    Yukon Transportation Museum, Yukon Territory
  30 Electra Crescent - Whitehorse, YT           
True Yukon stories live here. Come and experience big, impressive modes of transportation that tell dramatic, authentic and personal stories of Yukon ingenuity and self-sufficiency.
    Musée International d'art naïf de Magog, Quebec
  81, rue Desjardins, suite 100 - Magog, QC           
Welcome on the official Web site of the Museum of International Naive Art in Magog (Musée international d'art naïf de Magog).
The only Canadian Museum fully dedicated to Naive Art.
    Telephone Historical Museum, Alberta
  10440 108 Ave NW - Edmonton, AB           
See, hear and do at one of the most enjoyable attractions in Edmonton! This Telephone Historical Centre is the largest of its type in North America. Perfect for all ages.
The Telephone Historical Centre opened to the public in 1987. It was founded by a group of ED TEL retirees who were dedicated to preserving the history of the telephone in the Edmonton area.
    The British Columbia Aviation Museum, British Columbia
  1910 Norseman Road - Sidney, BC           
The BC Aviation Museum Society is dedicated to preserving aircraft and aviation artefacts. We collect, restore and display aircraft and artefacts related to the history of aviation in Canada, with emphasis on British Columbia.
    Art Gallery of Ontario, Ontario
  317 Dundas Street West - Toronto, ON             
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Founded in 1900 by a group of private citizens as the Art Museum of Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a physical facility of 486,000 square feet. Currently under construction, the AGO’s new facility will boast 583,000 square feet, and will re-open in 2008 with an innovative architectural design by world-renowned architect Frank Gehry.
The AGO currently has more than 68,000 works in its collection, spanning from 100 AD to the present.
    The Weitzel Gallery, Saskatchewan
  904 Central Avenue - Saskatoon, SK            
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The Weitzel Gallery showcases canadian artist Al Nelson Weitzel's unique creations of wildlife, horse and western art.
    Vancouver Police Museum, British Columbia
  240 E. Cordova St. - Vancouver, BC             
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Visit Vancouver's old Coroner's Court to learn about the history of lawlessness and law enforcement in Vancouver. Also, check out the popular school programs, public tours and the unique gift shop. What's New:
    The Fire Fighters Museum, Manitoba
  56 Maple Street - Winnipeg, MB           
The Fire Fighters Historical Society was formed in 1982 by a group of fire fighters with an interest in collecting and preserving material related to the fire service. Mayor William Norrie and city council , through resolutions authorizing the use of # 2 Fire Station for Museum purposes. This led to a direction to the Finance Committee to allocate funds to cover utilities, general maintenance and security within the building.
    Ontario Archaeological Museum, Ontario
  1444 Queen St. E., Suite 102 - Toronto, ON           
The Ontario Archaeological Society is a registered charitable organization that promotes the ethical practice of archaeology.
Ontario's historic and prehistoric resources are continually being destroyed by urban, commercial and industrial development.
    Musée Bombardier, Quebec
  1001 avenue J.-A.-Bombardier - Valcourt, QC           
Located in Valcourt, in the Eastern Townships of Quebec, the Musée Bombardier presents the life and work of the great inventor and entrepreneur Joseph-Armand Bombardier. This privately funded museum also describes the evolution of the snowmobile industry, in large part launched by this Quebec visionary.
    Museum Strathroy-Caradoc, Ontario
  34 Frank Street - Strathroy, ON           
Museum Strathroy-Caradoc is located in the heart of beautiful Downtown Strathroy, Ontario. The Museum is part of a unique shared facility that includes the Strathroy Public Library and Art Gallery. Restaurants, shops, and parkland are located nearby. The Museum offers free on-site parking and is fully accessible.
    Nepean Museum, Ontario
  16 Rowley Avenue - Nepean, ON           
The Nepean Museum, established in 1983, and housed in what was the first modern Nepean Library, is operated by Nepean Museum Inc., a non-profit organization. Complimenting the Board of Trustees is a professional staff, a strong membership base and a dedicated volunteer group.
The Nepean Museum is dedicated to collect, preserve, research, exhibit and interpret the works of man and nature, and thereby stimulate a greater interest in, knowledge of and enthusiasm for the City among both residents and visitors.
    Saskatchewan Railway Museum, Saskatchewan
  Box 21117 - Saskatoon, SK           
The Saskatchewan Railway Museum was founded in 1990 to fulfill the SRHA’s mission. The Museum is located on the Pike Lake Highway just west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan on seven acres at the intersection of mile 2.9 of the CN Rosetown Subdivision and Highway 60. The museum is governed by a volunteer board of directors and is open during the summer months from the May long weekend to the September long weekend and by appointment on other days.
    Ukrainian Canadian Archives and Museum, Alberta
  9543 - 110 Ave - Edmonton, AB           
UCAMA’s goal is to rehabilitate and where practical restore portions of the Lodge Hotel and the Brighton Block in order to create a facility which will house exhibition galleries; an archive and library resource area; collection storage areas; educational, meeting and special programming areas and more.... all open to the community at large. To this end, essential maintenance has commenced. This involves the preparation of the interior of the Lodge Hotel for eventual demolition, structural upgrading and subsequent construction. As part of this process, David Murray Architect is conducting an ongoing assessment and recording of the structural and decorative history of the building. This has already revealed the opulence of the original dining room, hidden stairwells, forgotten skylights, and the façade of the original hotel. An unexpected discovery providing a glimpse into the lives of hotel guests has been found in the attic. This includes turn-of-the-century clothing, a 19th-century ledger, numerous bottles and other artifacts.
    The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum, Alberta
  10440-108 Avenue - Edmonton, AB           
The goal of the The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Museum is to help Canadians to learn about their nation's military history, to be aware of the larger influence that the military has had on Canadian national history; and to appreciate the importance of the military to present-day Canada.
    Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Saskatchewan
  2445 Albert Street - Regina, SK             
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Explore Saskatchewan and your world - the past, the present, and the future - as never before.
    The Royal Alberta Museum, Alberta
  12845-102nd Avenue - Edmonton, AB           
The Royal Alberta Museum's mission is to preserve and tell the story of Alberta - the experience of people and places over time - and inspire Albertans to explore and understand the world around them.
    New Brunswick Museum, New Brunswick
  277 Douglas Ave. - Saint John, NB           
The New Brunswick Museum, a provincial institution funded by the Province of New Brunswick, continues to collect, preserve, research and interpret our natural and cultural heritage. As well as its remarkable natural sciences collection, the museum has diverse and extensive collections of artifacts from New Brunswick and all over the world.
    The Winnipeg Art Gallery, Manitoba
  300 Memorial Boulevard - Winnipeg, MB           
Established in 1912, the Winnipeg Art Gallery is Western Canada’s oldest public art gallery, mandated to develop and maintain Manitoba’s visual arts heritage. As one of Canada’s leading galleries, it collects and exhibits works of art by Manitoba, Canadian, and international artists.
The WAG takes seriously its mandate of Involving People in the Visual Arts, and is committed to helping people enrich their lives through art. Exhibitions are accompanied by informative wall panels, brochures, articles in the Gallery publication Tableau, catalogues—all designed to guide visitors to a new appreciation of the art they are viewing. Tours conducted by trained Gallery guides—and often by the artists or curators themselves—bring a new dimension to visitors’ enjoyment of the exhibitions.
    MacBride Museum of Yukon History, Yukon Territory
  1124 First Avenue - Whitehorse, YT           
Conveniently located in downtown Whitehorse, the MacBride Museum is the place to start your Yukon adventure.
    The Winnipeg Railway Museum, Manitoba
  123 Main Street - VIA Rail Station - Winnipeg, MB           
You are welcome to visit the only museum in Winnipeg dedicated to the preservation of Manitoba's rail heritage. See where it all began. View the first steam locomotive on the Canadian Prairies, The Countess of Dufferin. Continue on and view an early-generation diesel locomotive just like the ones still used today.