Hours of Operation
Open all year.
Monday to Saturday: 10 am to 4 pm
Sunday: 12 noon to 4 pm
Holidays: 10 am to 4 pm
Office hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Wheel chair accessible.
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Admission fees: (taxes included)
Adults: $6.04
Seniors (55+): $5.18
Children/Students:(5-17 or valid student ID)$3.26
Infants ( under 5): FREE
Museum Membership
Single membership: $36.75/yr (including taxes)
Family membership: $53.55/yr (including taxes)
Museum Patron: >$55.00/yr
Museum Sponsor: >$250/yr.
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- Sir Harry Oakes Chateau
Contact Information
The Museum of Northern History
The Sir Harry Oakes Chateau
Located in Kirkland Lake on The Mile of Gold
2 Chateau Drive
(off Hwy 66, near the west end of town)
Tel: (705)-568-8800
Fax: (705)-567-6611
Email: museum@tkl.ca
Group Tours
Please book group tours 3 days in advance of the visit.
Prebooked groups of 10 or more are eligible for a 25% discount on the admission rates.
Groups wishing to visit the museum outside the normal visitor hours or to receive an educational program or special programme, please make arrangements in advance with the Museum.
. . . the online book
Read the online book of Sir Harry. Illustrated with lots of photo's from his early years to his tragic death in the Bahamas.
1874 - Born on the 23rd of December in Sangerville, Maine.
1898 - He made his way to Alaska at the height of the Klondike Gold Rush in hopes of making his fortune as a Prospector.
1931 - He donated a 16-acre parcel of land, formerly a farmer's field.
1932 - He funded a make-work project and supplied tools to build a park.
1935 - He took British citizenship and for tax reasons lived in the Bahamas.
1939 - He was created a Baronet as a reward for his philanthropic endeavours there and in Britain.
1943 - He died on the 7th of July in Nassau, Bahamas.
compliled by (not written by) Stan Dickinson, using various sources from the Internet. Photo's from many sources, by donation, and Internet.
Museum of Northern History
Located at the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau, the museum provides a fascinating glimpse into Kirkland Lake's past. An ongoing series of exhibits and special shows highlights the diversity, talent and energy of the community today, as well.
Thursday 2009-07-30
Call to Artists
The Museum of Northern History invites artists to submit entries to the
3rd Winter Contemporary Juried Art Exhibition.
Saturday 2009-05-09
New Events for Canada Day at the Museum
Canada Day Continental BreakfastDate: Wednesday, July 1st, 2009Time: 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Hosted by: Museum of Northern History AuxiliaryCost: $4.00 Adults, $3.00 13 & underLocation: Museum of...
Saturday 2009-04-25
Northern Book Fair
All authors in our area are invited to the Northern Book Fair, July 10-12, 2009, Manitoulin Island.
Saturday 2009-04-25
Quilting With Love - May 10th to June 7th
The Kirkland Lake Mile of Gold Quilters Guild has organized another fantastic Quilt Show for everyone to enjoy.
Tuesday 2009-04-21
Online Book of Sir Harry Oakes
A brief history of the life & death of Sir Harry Oakes - Read the E-book.
Quilt Show
The Kirkland Lake Mile of Gold Quilters Guild meet the 3rd Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Museum of Northern History. New members and guests are always welcome.
click on image to enlarge.
Membership Benefits
Become a member today!
FREE general admission to the Museum
Advance information on special events
50% OFF on admission for all of your guests
10% OFF on all purchases in our Gift Shop
10% OFF on rental fees.