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Central Manitoulin Historical Society Pioneer Museum

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Central Manitoulin Historical Society Pioneer Museum
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"Come touch History" In downtown Mindemoya. This Pioneer Museum was created to preserve the contributions made by the settlers of Campbell, Carnarvon & Sandfield Townships. Collections reflect pioneer life. Special displays featured in the Welcome Centre. Open in the summer months or by appointment.
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Kate D
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Interesting stop
Aug. 2017 • Family
Stopped here with my grandmother who grew up on a farm. She and I were very impressed about the amount of farm equipment and pioneer artifacts on display. It was interesting to see the old equipment, and the actual museum is an old pioneer house, so the atmosphere of the museum is perfectly fitting. Personally, I would go to see the museum if you have time to spend there, you have to take time to see everything.
Written September 4, 2017
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Norma H
Glad you enjoyed the visit and hope to see you back.
Written September 6, 2017
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David L
London, UK43 contributions
We shook the dust from our feet
Aug. 2017 • Family
Our day of museum visits. I guess by the other reviews we hit a bad day. The only way to see this was by a guided tour. But the guide was on lunch. It was ten to twelve and it would be another two hours before we could have a tour. No essence of I'm sorry. Not a whiff of interest in visitors by the staff on duty who didn't seem to have anything else to occupy them.

Really can't call it a welcome centre.
Written August 22, 2017
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Norma H
I am sorry that was your response from our staff may your next visit be more positive.
Written August 24, 2017
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Anthony S
Cambridge, Canada18 contributions
Local history at your fingertips!
Jul. 2017 • Couples
There is something for everyone at this museum. There is a small tour which is very informative and provides a good historical perspective of the area including birth records. Admission and souvenirs are reasonably priced. When you're finished, slip over to MUMs bakery to get yourself some seriously decadent and delicious treats.
Written July 30, 2017
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Dave L
Reston, VA598 contributions
great displays
Aug. 2016
Had a really good time visiting this super small museum. there alot of interesting stuff to see such as farming equipment and old buildings.
Written September 12, 2016
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YG603
Sudbury, Canada39 contributions
Back in Time!
Aug. 2016
Interesting for all ages! Kids enjoyed seeing farm and home items from the past. Farmhouse items and large farm machinery, interesting family histories from the locals.
Written August 16, 2016
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MissPrincessCass
North Bay, Canada74 contributions
Informative little tour
Jul. 2016 • Family
This little tour was very informative and had a few things we had never seen before at a pioneer museum. Souvenirs are reasonably priced, and if you have family from here you just may find them in all of the family trees the have there. Admission is inexpensive as well.
When you're finished, slip over to MUMs bakery to get yourself some seriously delicious treats.
Written July 25, 2016
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ReviewcriticSarniaOn
Sarnia, Canada110 contributions
Tour this!! kids will enjoy
Jul. 2016 • Couples
This place gives you a really good idea what it was like back in the day before electricity,lots of farm implements to see as to what they used to clear the land.Some of which,had no idea.
Written July 25, 2016
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Richard K
South Baymouth, Canada28 contributions
Place to see
Aug. 2015 • Friends
Good family place to visit to continue learning about the Island! This is a place to take your family and, although smaller than some, it makes up for it with more information.
Written May 9, 2016
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billymonty
Spring Bay, Canada4 contributions
A two hour plus visit on a nice summer day.
Jul. 2015 • Family
Some indoor and outdoor but not too much walking. The people there very friendly and informative. There old photos and history books to check names and stories etc.
Written January 30, 2016
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Carissa H
Mindemoya, Canada1 contribution
Great Museum!
Jul. 2015 • Family
Entering the museum, i was able to enjoy a informational and fun guided tour through the past of the island, guided by their tour guides, of whom answered any questions I had along the way. The original buildings and cabin were amazing too, and the kids left the place full of enthusiasm, ready to make some whirligigs (a toy the pioneer kids had) back at home, and they had a better idea of life back when ! Great place to go on your free time, highly recommended! I will certainly be going back next year!
Written July 29, 2015
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