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1 Visit 3 or more Museums in the Renfrew County Museums Network and Win a Gift! *See back page for more details* In Partnership With:

2 Keep a check list of what museums you would like to take an adventure with this summer! For a map showing all Museums please go to renfrewcountymuseums.org Participating Museums Arnprior and District Museum Barry s Bay Railway Station Museum Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum Bonnechere Museum The Canadian Clock Museum Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village Friends of Bonnechere Park Garrison Petawawa Military Museums Hoch Farmhouse Museum Hyde's Bay Model Train Museum Madonna House Pioneer Museum McDougall Mill Museum Mission House Museum & Gallery Murray L Moore Hydro Museum (Pembroke Hydro Museum) Omàmiwininì Pimàdjwowin (The Algonquin Way Cultural Centre) Pembroke Legion Branch 72 Museum Petawawa Heritage Village Polish Kashub Heritage Museum Ross Museum The School House Museum Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens

Arnprior and District Museum The diverse collection of the Arnprior and District Museum is housed in a circa 1896 designated Thomas Fuller Post Office.

3 Arnprior and District Museum The diverse collection of the Arnprior and District Museum is housed in a circa 1896 designated Thomas Fuller Post Office. March thru September: Tuesday to Saturday: 11:00 am to 4:00 pm Adult:$3.50 Student & Senior: $2.00 Family: $ Madawaska Street Arnprior, ON jcarlile@arnprior.ca

Barry s Bay Railway Station Museum Soak up railway history in the 120 year old station building. Stroll through the centuries on a selfguided Heritage Walk in Barry's Bay.

4 Barry s Bay Railway Station Museum Soak up railway history in the 120 year old station building. Stroll through the centuries on a selfguided Heritage Walk in Barry's Bay. Book a guided tour of Railway or Merchant History on Fridays this summer (fee payable for guided walk). July/August 10am-6pm daily (Fridays to 8pm) Free! Opeongo Line (Hwy 60) Barry's Bay, ON curator@southof60.com (heritage section)

5 Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum The Birthplace NHA/NHL Museum showcases hockey history from Renfrew County, including the fact that M.J. O Brien and his son Ambrose started the National Hockey Association (NHA) from Renfrew in The NHA was later renamed the National Hockey League in 1917 due to the settlement of ongoing litigation. The Museum features pictures and artifacts showcasing the early days of hockey in the NHA and NHL especially as it was represented in Renfrew County. July & August Tuesdays through Saturdays 10am - 4pm By Donation 249 Raglan Street South Renfrew, ON

Bonnechere Museum Bonnechere Museum, also known as the Ordovician Fossil Capital of Canada, presents both the natural and cultural history of life as it developed along the Bonnechere River.

6 Bonnechere Museum Bonnechere Museum, also known as the Ordovician Fossil Capital of Canada, presents both the natural and cultural history of life as it developed along the Bonnechere River. Tuesday to Saturday and Mondays of long weekends 10:00am to 4:00pm Sunday - 1:00pm to 4:00pm Adults $6.00 Children 4 to 11 $ and under free The Bonnechere Museum also offers specialized tours, please see their website for more information 85 Bonnechere Street Eganville, ON or

7 The Canadian Clock Museum Enjoy a tour of two centuries of Canadian clocks. Open 7 Days a Week 10 am to 4 pm Sundays 1 to 4 pm $5 Adults $2 Students $10 Families with children in school 60 James Street Deep River, ON manager@canclockmuseum.ca

area. July & August Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Adults $5 Seniors(65+) $4

8 Champlain Trail Museum and Pioneer Village Our collections include early settlement artifacts, a First Nations archaeological collection, natural history artifacts and archival materials relevant to the history of Pembroke and area. July & August Monday - Saturday 10:30 am to 4:30 pm Sunday 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm Adults $5 Seniors(65+) $4 Students $3 Children (6-12) $ Pembroke Street East Pembroke, ON pembrokemuseum@nrtco.net

Friends of Bonnechere Park From the expansive sandy beach and shoreline boardwalk, the park stretches inland across 162 hectares of forest and wetland, encompassing 128 campsites, rustic cabins,

9 Friends of Bonnechere Park From the expansive sandy beach and shoreline boardwalk, the park stretches inland across 162 hectares of forest and wetland, encompassing 128 campsites, rustic cabins, hiking trails and interpretive areas. Programs at various times of day Valid Daily Permit or Camping Permit 4024 Round Lake Rd Killaloe, ON

Garrison Petawawa Military Museums The Garrison Petawawa Military Museums tell the stories of our soldiers, their families and the history of Canada's military parachutists.

10 Garrison Petawawa Military Museums The Garrison Petawawa Military Museums tell the stories of our soldiers, their families and the history of Canada's military parachutists. 11:00 am - 4:00 pm daily Days of operation can vary, call ahead! By Donation 63 Colborne Road Building P-51 Petawawa, ON x6238 basemuseumcalender@forces.gc.ca

Hoch Farmhouse Museum Explore the Hoch Farmhouse built by William Hoch in 1905. The farmhouse contains two floors of artifacts and archival materials representative of Killaloe's early history.

11 Hoch Farmhouse Museum Explore the Hoch Farmhouse built by William Hoch in The farmhouse contains two floors of artifacts and archival materials representative of Killaloe's early history. It contains cherished items from the 1880s through the 1900s. Saturday mornings 9 am to 1 pm By Donation Queen Street at Highway 60 Killaloe, ON khr.pioneer.museum@hotmail.com

Hyde s Bay Model Train Museum The exhibit includes working models of a sawmill, coal mine, ski-hill lift, train turntable as well as dozens of other

12 Hyde s Bay Model Train Museum The exhibit includes working models of a sawmill, coal mine, ski-hill lift, train turntable as well as dozens of other buildings, streets, vehicles, people, street lighting etc. Friday & Saturday 1pm - 4pm $5 per person Combermere Road Combermere, ON

Madonna House Pioneer Museum The displays of old tools, cobbler and farm implements, kitchenware and the hundreds of authentic artifacts from pioneer homes and farms, speak with pride of our

13 Madonna House Pioneer Museum The displays of old tools, cobbler and farm implements, kitchenware and the hundreds of authentic artifacts from pioneer homes and farms, speak with pride of our ancestors way of life. Built from hundred-year-old hand-hewn logs by experts in the Madawaska Valley, even the building itself is a colourful illustration of our rich pioneer heritage. Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free 2887 Dafoe Road Combermere, ON

McDougall Mill Museum The McDougall Mill Museum holds three packed floors of artifacts, many from Renfrew s early Industrial days when the town was home to: Renfrew Electric, makers of Canadian

14 McDougall Mill Museum The McDougall Mill Museum holds three packed floors of artifacts, many from Renfrew s early Industrial days when the town was home to: Renfrew Electric, makers of Canadian Beauty Appliances, Renfrew Refrigerator Company, Renfrew Machinery Acorn stoves, Renfrew Flour Mills and the Renfrew Creamery. Daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $2.00 per adult $1.00 for children under 12 FREE for children under 6 65 Arthur Avenue Renfrew, ON museum@renfrewmuseum.ca

Mission House Museum & Gallery Our museum depicts the lives and times of the people who settled on the historic Peterson Colonization Road, stretching from Brudenell through Combermere to Purdy,

15 Mission House Museum & Gallery Our museum depicts the lives and times of the people who settled on the historic Peterson Colonization Road, stretching from Brudenell through Combermere to Purdy, including the corundum mining town of Craigmont. Wed / Thur / Fri: Noon to 4:00 pm Sat: 11:00 am tp 2:00 pm Sun/Mon/Tues: Closed Adult: $2 Children: $1 Child under 6: Free Family Pass: $ Mill Street Combermere, ON

16 Murray L. Moore Hydro Museum On Wednesday, October 8, 1884, the first electric street lights were turned on in Pembroke. The history of the development of hydro distribution is captured in the museum that is housed in the 1931 diesel generation hall built by Pembroke Electric Light. The 1250 kilowatt generator is the centerpiece, surrounded by historical displays of line equipment, early electric appliances and meters. Weekdays: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm Free! 283 Pembroke Street West Pembroke, ON

Come visit the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan

17 Come visit the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, home of the world s largest birch bark canoe. Summer Hours June - Labour Day Weekend Open 7 Days a Week 10am - 4pm by Donation 1674 Mishomis Inamo Pikwakanagan, ON info@thealgonquinway.ca

The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 72 Museum There are more than 30 sets of medals, photographs, newspapers (and clippings), publications, maps, and other acquisitions associated with many of the

18 The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 72 Museum There are more than 30 sets of medals, photographs, newspapers (and clippings), publications, maps, and other acquisitions associated with many of the local men and women who were involved in World War I, in World War II, in the Korean War, in Peacekeeping, and in the Legion. The Museum is open during special events at the Legion and as requested by interested groups and/or individuals. 202 Pembroke Street E. Pembroke, ON

19 Petawawa Heritage Village Where history comes alive. We are located in the heart of Petawawa on 3.5 acres of land. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Last guided tour 3pm $7 Adults $5 Students Children under 5 free 176 Civic Centre Road Petawawa ON annmcintyre21@gmail.com

Polish Kashub Heritage Museum Beautifully restored log buildings including an original Kashubian farmhouse and Wilno Furniture Maker's Workshop, provide a glimpse of pioneer life in

20 Polish Kashub Heritage Museum Beautifully restored log buildings including an original Kashubian farmhouse and Wilno Furniture Maker's Workshop, provide a glimpse of pioneer life in Canada's First Polish Settlement and emphasize unique Polish Kashub cultural elements. Sat-Sun 11am-5pm By Donation 1112 Wilno Road North Wilno, ON maskconn@magma.ca

21 Ross Museum A charming pioneer village showcasing the period furniture, antique china, pottery and kitchenware of an early settler s home. Tues-Sun 11am-5pm By Donation 2022 Foresters Falls Rd. Foresters Falls, ON info@rossmuseum.ca

The School House Museum A unique collection illustrating the history of the Upper Ottawa Valley including lumbering and many facets of local history such as Hydro Electric and Nuclear Power

22 The School House Museum A unique collection illustrating the history of the Upper Ottawa Valley including lumbering and many facets of local history such as Hydro Electric and Nuclear Power development, railroads, pioneer farming, highway construction, life on and along the Ottawa River and home life. Sat-Sun 10am-4pm Adults - $5 Family - $10 Children $3 (6-18) Children under 6 - Free Hwy. 17 Deep River, ON burkee1@sympatico.ca

Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens, a Scottish Clan Chief ruled with an iron fist for over 20 years. His house, Waba Cottage, was built in 1835 but was dynamited into a heap of rubble 101 years later.

23 Waba Cottage Museum and Gardens, a Scottish Clan Chief ruled with an iron fist for over 20 years. His house, Waba Cottage, was built in 1835 but was dynamited into a heap of rubble 101 years later. Volunteers built the museum in 1967 and over the years a school, a church, a general store, and a farm display were added. By Donation Daily 10am-4:30pm 24 Museum Road White Lake, ON info@mcnabbraeside.com

Renfrew County Museums Passport Program The Renfrew County Museums Passport is the best way to explore the culture, history, geology, nature and much more of the Ottawa Valley.

24 Renfrew County Museums Passport Program The Renfrew County Museums Passport is the best way to explore the culture, history, geology, nature and much more of the Ottawa Valley. Visit up to 21 unique museums in the region. Your Museums Passport is available from any of the participating museums and Renfrew County Visitor Information Centres or you can download your own copy from renfrewcountymuseums.org Your Passport is valid from July 1st to August 31st How to Participate: Just present your Museums Passport upon arrival. The museum attendant will validate it. Collect stamps from three or more participating sites listed inside the Passport to win your instant prize. This Passport does not replace any admission fee charged by a museum and may not be combined with any other special offer. To Claim Your Prize Please fill in the details below and present your Passport to the museum attendant. Your Passport must contain stamps/validations from three or more museums. The attendant will give you your Instant Prize in exchange for this page of your Passport. ( ) I agree that Renfrew County Museums Network may contact me with details of museum events and future promotions. I understand that I can unsubscribe at any time. Name Address

15 Jamie & Jane. 33 rooms (20 2-Queen, Queen, 1-pullout) 20 2-Queen 4 1-King. 3 Suites Amy & Shirley. 9 cabins (64 ppl could be accommodated)

15 Jamie & Jane. 33 rooms (20 2-Queen, Queen, 1-pullout) 20 2-Queen 4 1-King. 3 Suites Amy & Shirley. 9 cabins (64 ppl could be accommodated) Hotel Phone Rooms Booked Contact Person Rate Pembroke and Petawawa Rooms already booked Quality Inn 613 687 2855 Emma Petawawa River Inn & Suites 613 687 4686 15 Jamie & Jane Approx $124.95 Holiday Inn