Community Waterfront Heritage Centre

Record #: GBA1277
Last Modified: 15 Feb 2024
Last Full Update: 08 Jun 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-371-3333
E-Mail info@waterfrontheritage.ca
Website https://waterfrontheritage.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWHCOwenSound
Instagram Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontheritagecentre_
YouTube YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGss6EejwQ99_59c5uEAXjg
Primary Contact Zachary McLean, Curator and Manager

Addresses and Location

Located In Community Owen Sound
Address 1155 1st Ave W
Owen Sound, ON
Canada N4K 4K8
 
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Intersection 1st Ave and 13th St W
Mailing Address 1155 1st Ave W 
Owen Sound, ON 
Canada N4K 4K8
Physical Access Fully Accessible - museum is wheelchair accessible but the caboose and Coach 4884 are not

Description

Description (Service) Housed in a former Canadian National Railway Station on the waterfront, the Museum features artifacts, scale models, archival photos, and interactive stations. Focuses on the marine, rail and industrial history of the City and surrounding communities.

Service Details

Hours Summer hours: Mon-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Extended hours during special events.
Winter hours: Fri, Sat 10 am-4 pm or by appointment during winter

Dates: Victoria Day to Thanksgiving (May-Oct)
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Walk in, call or visit website for information
Languages Some volunteers speak French
Fees Admission for 12 years and older: $5 
Free for youth 11 years and younger, OPEN Card Holders, and VIP Members

Administration

Alternate Name Marine and Rail Museum