We went on a gorgeous day, perfect to walk around the site and take in the breeze and view. Staff…read morethere are friendly and play their roles ( in costume) well. At one site, the two staff in costume invited us to join them for a game of snakes and ladders, using old style canvas 'game board' and old time wooden spin wheel as the dice, in their living room where they are 'baking' cinnamon loaf in their real wood fireplace ! Unique experience we had there.

Visited Discovery Harbour after we got a little restless while staying at Georgian Bay National…read morePark. Arrived by boat and there is plenty of FREE slips available during the day for visiting vessels. In early August we were only the 2nd boat on the dock all day and maybe another 6 taking shelter in the bay at anchor. The thing is this information is published no where and even the Information Ctr a couple KM away had to phone them to find out. The Park itself is reasonably priced and seems to employ a good number of the local seasonal student workers. Facilities were all maintained top notch and enjoyed exploring the vessels and buildings. As we walked the grounds for around 4 hours all the staff were in period costumes and extremely knowledgeable of the history and helpful with all questions. I was quite impressed with their genuine interest in the sites historical value and did their best to make sure the visitors enjoyed themselves. So well done staff, thanks!

We loved it here! The person working was so informative! Helped my mom research a few things! They…read morehave multiple scavenger hunts for kids! And uhh adults haha! I did the fruit scavenger hunt and even got to do the reward which was a custom button! The temp exhibit of smart bros was really cool! The place is very clean! They are a FREE museum! Donations are encouraged. They also have a little gift shop. We bought an indigenous coloring book! The museum is in the old train station, so it's a smaller museum. Took us about 45 mins.

The Collingwood museum is housed in a converted train station, only a few streets east of…read moreHurontario. Visitors can check out various exhibits on the history of the Collingwood area and its marine heritage. Not very large compared to GTA museums, but a nice quaint space to spend some time. Admission is free / by donation. The Georgian Triangle Tourist Association information centre is also located in the same building. Visitors to the area can pick up brochures for businesses and activities in the vicinity, or chat with representatives knowledgeable of the region. A nice, friendly place to go for local information.

This is a great way to spend a couple hours, for anyone interested in not just black history but…read morelocal and settler life in general, or even for those just wanting to take a walk in nature. For a low admission cost, we toured the museum with all of its outbuildings and tons of artifacts. Your journey starts in the main building with decorative items, musical instruments, practical items, and more from Africa. You then move in time into the slave trade, with striking diagrams of maximized boat storage capacity - with human beings as cargo - and artifacts like collars and shackles. Next is the underground railroad, including quilts and descriptions of the different quilt blocks and their symbolism to former slaves on their journey North. The museum is set on a beautiful tract of land, surrounded by trees, with birds and chipmunks scurrying about. As you walk through the wooded trail, you encounter themed buildings to explore. This includes model ships and artifacts from the local shipyards, model trains, military memorabilia, sewing machines and fashion, farm equipment and other tools, sports equipment, dishes and household items, a doll collection, a dollhouse, black-themed postcards of questionable taste, old books ready to read, and really just anything and everything you can think of that black and white settlers in the area and their descendants would have owned. Throughout are highlights of how black Canadians contributed to military, sports, politics, invention, arts, and even just working in the shipyard like many in the local community, back when opportunities were not equal. The museum has some items behind glass but many more the visitor can pick up and experience, including trying on traditional clothes and playing a marimba. I hear they have quilting classes and activities for kids. For those concerned with practical questions, yes there are bathrooms. The location is rural but it is only about a block from Highway 26, making it a great place to stretch your legs on a long trip. They do not (currently) have drinks or snacks that I saw though, so bring your own water bottle. They do have outdoor tables and some chairs to rest along the trail, and swings if the kids are restless. The friendly staff have an infectious passion for their museum and offer a welcoming atmosphere. If you are looking for a swanky museum with fancy displays behind glass, this is not it. If you are looking for something interesting to do in the area for a couple hours, with a chance to touch and experience history, go here. The experience is well worth the modest price of admission.