The Boxcar at the Machine Shop Group of Seven Interpretive panel is located in Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario’s Algoma Country. Taking the Algoma Central Railway passenger rail service into the wilds of Algoma, members of the Group of Seven used a converted boxcar as a mobile studio and residence. A replica of boxcar #10557 […]
The Ontonagon Historical Museum is located in Ontonagon in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the oldest permanent settlement on the south shore of Lake Superior with a visit to the Ontonagon County Historical Museum in the distinctively purple building on River Street. Examine pre-Columbian copper and stone implements, a […]
Ontonagon Lighthouse sits on the western shore of the Ontonagon River in Michigan’s Ontonagon County. The Lighthouse is owned and operated by the Ontonagon County Historical Society and offers historical tours. It was built in 1853 and was in operation until the light was deactivated 1963. This historical lighthouse was added to the National Register […]
Tom’s Logging Camp is located in 16 miles (26 km) northeast of downtown Duluth in Minnesota’s St. Louis County. The camp offers an authentic duplicate of a typical northern Minnesota Logging Camp, with all the building and articles, original tools and equipment from that era. There is an old logging camp, horse barn, blacksmith shop, […]
Pelletier’s Gas Bar & Native Art Gallery is located in Lake Helen in Ontario’s Superior Country. The Lake Helen Reserve is located on Highway 11 and is approximately ¼ mile from the junction of Highway 11/17 just past the Nipigon River Bridge. The gas bar offers full service gas and diesel with a convenience store […]
The Wakefield Historical Museum is located in Wakefield in Michigan’s Gogebic County. The Wakefield Historical Society preserves, protects, and displays artifacts of local historical interest and also operates Wakefield Historical Society Museum. The museum’s collections includes artifacts of local interest dating from 1884 with a strong focus on the local mining and lumber industries. Attractions […]
Fort William Historical Park is located in Thunder Bay in Ontario’s Superior Country. Take a step back in time at the world’s largest fur trading post. The park makes a detailed effort in recreating the days of the Canadian fur trade and the North West Company. On 250 acres, there are 57 heritage and modern […]
The Discover Geraldton Interpretive Centre is located in Geraldton in Ontario’s Superior Country. Situated in the heart of the municipality of Greenstone you’ll find this unique architecturally designed interpretive centre standing above Highway 11. The knowledgeable staff here can provide you helpful information about all of the communities within Greenstone. Explore displays and exhibits that […]
The Thunder Bay Pagoda is located in Thunder Bay in Ontario’s Superior Country. The hexagonal shaped Pagoda was built in 1909 on the waterfront, close to the former train station. At the time it was meant to attract visitors coming in on boats or trains. Today it still sees many visitors either from auto or […]
The Calumet Visitor Center is located in the Keweenaw National Historical Park in Calumet in Michigan’s Houghton County. Learn about the Park, town and the Keweenaw Peninsula through literature, displays and knowledgeable and the friendly park rangers of Keweenaw National Historical Park. Discover what like was like 100 years ago during the copper boom. There […]
The Northern Great Lakes Visitor Center is located in Ashland in Wisconsin’s Bayfield County. The Center combines elements of history, natural resources and visitor information under one roof. Stop to stretch your legs and get some local tourist information and stay and enjoy exhibits, murals, gift shop, stroll down the interpretive boardwalk trail and so […]
The Lake Superior Maritime Visitor Center is located in Duluth’s historic Canal Park in Minnesota’s St. Louis County. This Visitor Center and Maritime Museum showcases the Great Lakes’ history and the significance of the shipping industry though intriguing displays. Situated at the foot of Duluth’s famed Aerial Lift Bridge, it is an ideal viewing spot […]