Top Things to do in Ontario's Near North
Top Hotels in Ontario's Near North
- 1. Homewood Suites by Hilton North Bay
- 2. Hampton Inn by Hilton North Bay
- 3. Best Western North Bay Hotel & Conference Centre
- 4. Travelodge by Wyndham North Bay Lakeshor
- 5. Sunset Inn on the Park
- 6. Comfort Inn Lakeshore - North Bay
- 7. Comfort Inn Sturgeon Falls
- 8. Glen Garry Motel & Cottages
- 9. Le Voyageur Inn
- 10. Comfort Inn Airport (North Bay)
The 10 Best Museums in Ontario's Near North, Ontario's Near North
Discover the best top things to do in Ontario's Near North, United States including Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery, Wiseman's Corner Schoolhouse, Crystal Cave, The Screaming Heads of Midlothian, Algonquin Logging Museum, Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence, Mattawa Museum, Magnetawan Historical Museum, Sturgeon River House Museum, Discovery North Bay.
Restaurants in Ontario's Near North
1. Callander Bay Heritage Museum & Alex Dufresne Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 12 reviews
“Why is there a barbershop in your museum?” ...Because our museum started in a barbershop! In 1979 the town barber, Alex Dufresne, convinced the town council to purchase the red bricked house on 107 Lansdowne St. that had once belonged to Dr. Allan Roy Dafoe, the physician to the Dionne Quintuplets, and turn it into a community museum. Alex donated his photograph collection, various antiques, and his actual barbershop (chairs, sinks, mirrors and all!) to start the museum’s collection. Today, this collection has expanded to include artefacts related to the Dionne Quintuplets, the shipping industry on Lake Nipissing, the sawmills around Callander Bay, and the general history of Callander. In 1994, an addition was added and named the Alex Dufresne Gallery in honour of our founder. The space hosts 5 different art exhibitions each year featuring local and area artists. We are open year-round and we hope you will visit!
Reviewed By V9465OGcindys - Callander, Canada
Excellent display of historical artifacts. Comprehensive information on the history of Callander and area. Outstanding exhibit on the Dionne quintuplets. The Alex Dufresne gallery provides displays of the work of local area artists. The staff are friendly and knowledgable. Classes held throughout the year that are either free of charge or at a very low cost. Fun fact: A famous Canadian actor is shown in a class photo at a Callander public school. Go visit the museum to find out who it is!
2. Wiseman's Corner Schoolhouse
3. Crystal Cave
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 20 reviews
Crystal Cave Mineral, Crystal and Fossil Exhibit Crystal Shoppe Gallery Learning Centre Artisan Village
Reviewed By RandJtrips
Two of us on our day off from work stopped by on a Friday after taking the old convertible out for a autumn drive. Jane gave us a tour of her favourite rock and fossil specimens after we had looked around for about an hour on our own. What a collection! You can really sense the passion behind this place, from the thoughtful groupings or minerals by type or colour or interest, to the ‘augmented reality’ add-ones, and the whimsical gift shop/art space. Am going to recommend this to a few people who want to take a drive out by south river. Will have to stop in again once the newer projects begin to be realized fully - was given a taste of some fluorescent mineral exhibits that they were working on, and boy did I ever feel transported back to my 5th grade self on a school trip,to,science north! I was really impressed. And they only ask a 5 dollar donation to enter - what a deal, we left our gift shop change in addition to the entry fee because it was really just that cool.
4. The Screaming Heads of Midlothian
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 109 reviews
Reviewed By JazzyButtons - Brantford, Canada
A great place to visit! The volunteers on the property are so friendly and more than willing to chat and tell you their stories about the place. We spent an hour there walking the trails and viewing the sculptures. Admission is free (they do have a donation box, with proceeds going to the Burk’s Falls foodbank and library). Plenty of free parking. Go and enjoy!!
5. Algonquin Logging Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 222 reviews
Reviewed By pencefn - Newton Mearns, United Kingdom
Travelling on Highway 60, we stopped to visit the Algonquin Logging Museum. What a great place to visit. Starting with a video presentation which end with the screen rising and the trail outside in front of us. Walking round the trail the story of logging in the park is told with information boards and displays. There are many photo opportunities. In this case we selected around 70 for our on-line gallery, of which 6 have been selected to share on facebook. It was a dry warm overcast day when we visited. The trail took us around an hour to walk around the trail, which whilst is step free, undulates with several gradients.
6. Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Just a short drive up Airport Hill in North Bay, Ontario, will bring you to the Canadian Forces Museum of Aerospace Defence at 22 Wing/CFB North Bay. Dedicated to air defence history from the First World War to modern day, our museum is the only one of its kind in Canada. Remarkable artifacts, fascinating exhibits, great staff and interactive exhibits create a memorable experience for everyone.
7. Mattawa Museum
8. Magnetawan Historical Museum
9. Sturgeon River House Museum
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 10 reviews
The Sturgeon River House Museum, located on the west bank of the Sturgeon River, was established in order to promote, conserve and enhance the culture and particularly the heritage of the population of the Municipality of West Nipissing. The museum is a multi-faceted hub for local arts, culture, heritage,and education! We also host themed birthday parties, hall rentals for weddings, gatherings and all sorts of other fun activities the entire family can enjoy. Consider us while planning your next big day! - Situé sur la rive Ouest de la rivière Sturgeon, le Musée Sturgeon River House a été établi afin de promouvoir, conserver et rehausser la culture, notamment le patrimoine de la population de la Municipalité de Nipissing Ouest. Le Musée Sturgeon River House est l'endroit idéal pour venir célébrer des fêtes d'anniversaire à thèmes, location de salles pour mariages, rassemblements et tous autres événements. Le musée est la place à être!
