Locations:
The Museum of Northern History at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau holds the geographical, cultural, and economic history of the Kirkland Lake mining town. Stop in to see their permanent exhibits on the Kirkland Lake Gold Camp, Geology, the Pioneers of Kirkland Lake, Local Heroes, and Local Businesses and Industries, as well as various temporary themed exhibits. The Sir Harry Oakes Chateau is also a venue for many art exhibits throughout the year, where local, regional, and international artists can display their creations.
For additional information on their current exhibits and to book your visit, contact the Museum of Northern History by phone at 705-568-8800 or send them an email at museum@tkl.ca.
The Kirkland Lake Miners’ Memorial is a 40-tonne 10 meter tall monument that honours all miners, living and dead, who have worked at the town’s seven great gold mines (Macassa, Tough-Oaks, Kirkland Lake Gold, Lakeshore, Wright-Hargreaves, Teck-Hughes and Sylvanite).
The gold mining industry is a rich part of Kirkland Lake’s history. Want to learn about mining? Free self-guided tours of the Toburn Gold Mine are available 7 days a week, commencing in the month of May until the end of October.
Click here for a copy of their self-guided tour.
Visit their website for additional information.
The Kirkland Lake Arts Council has been committed to fostering art in the North, by showcasing numerous concerts yearly in Kirkland Lake. For dates of their upcoming concert series, take a look at their website and Facebook page.
The Kirkland Lake Family Entertainment Series is a not-for-profit organization committed to bringing great entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. For upcoming show dates, check out their Facebook page.
The Thelma Miles Historical Museum holds over 20,000 artifacts representing the history of Black-River Matheson. This museum is open seasonally from May to September. To book your guided tour of the Thelma Miles Historical Museum, call 705-273-2325.
Address: 374 Hough Road, south of junction of Highways 101 & 11
The 701 Steam Engine, is a historical landmark in Englehart, depicting the last steam locomotive to make its regular run on the Ontario Northland Rails prior the introduction of diesel use in this area.