Stanhope Museum

Record #: HAL0080
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 14 May 2021

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-489-2379
Fax 705-489-3491
Website www.stanhopemuseum.on.ca
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Stanhope-Museum/234406672514
Primary Contact Adele Espina, Chairperson; Phone: 705-489-3109

Addresses and Location

Site Location Highway #35 north from Carnarvon, then east on North Shore Road 700m.
Located In Community Minden Hills
Address 1123 North Shore Rd
Minden Hills, ON
Canada K0M 1J1
 
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Mailing Address c/o Township of Algonquin Highlands; 1123 North Shore Rd 
Algonquin Highlands, ON 
Canada K0M 1J1
Physical Access Not Accessible

Description

Description (Service) COVID-19 Response
Due to the pandemic, the Stanhop Museum is closed until further notice.

Regular Service
Specializes in local pioneer history.

Home to 144 years of history displayed in rotating exhibits of documents, photos, people, artifacts and stories featuring:
  • The Hawk Lake Log Chute, the only remaining log chute of its kind in Ontario.
  • Home to The World's Tallest (14 foot) lumberjack.

Service Details

Hours COVID-19 Hours 
 
Museum: Fully closed 
 
 
 
Regular Hours 
 
Tue-Sat 11 am-2 pm 
 
Dates: Mid-June to Labour Day 
 
Heritage Day in July 
 
Meetings: The Stanhope museum Management Committee meets at 9 am on the third Monday of the month, Sep-Jun
Dates Mid-June to Labour Day 
Heritage Day in July
Areas Served Haliburton County ; Ontario ; Stanhope
Eligibility No Restrictions
Application No application required
Languages English
Fees Admission - by donation

Administration

Alternate Name CV19