- Description
- Functions as a volunteer group dedicated to the collection and preservation of area history, historic materials, pictures and artifacts for northeastern Manitoulin
- Operates and houses collections at the Assiginack Museum and Heritage Complex
- Facilitates museum tours
- Secured the establishment of the SS Norisle for the port of Manitowaning as a tourist attraction
- Ensured the purchase of the Burns Wharf and Roller Mills by the municipality and has been instrumental in the renovation of the Burns Wharf Theatre and activities at Norisle Park
- Coordinates community events/activities such as music festivals and Heritage Days
- Displays and sells books, historical maps and other items
- Compiled and published "A Time to Remember: A History of the Municipality of Assiginack" in 1996
- Holds various fundraising events
- Eligibility
- No restrictions
- Application Process
- Volunteers encouraged to join; call or pick up membership application
- Documents Required
- No documents required
- Toll Free
- 1-800-540-0179 - Township of Assiginack Office
- Office
- 705-377-4045
- Fax
- 705-859-3010 - Township of Assiginack Office
- Web Site
- https://www.assiginack.ca/assiginack-museum-heritage-complex/
- [email protected]
- Mailing Address
- PO Box 147
Manitowaning, ON, P0P 1N0
Canada - Languages
- English
- Fees
- None
- Topic(s)
- Social Media
- Agency Information
- View Agency Profile
- Copyright
- 211 Ontario North
- Last Verified On
- October 8, 2025
- Address
- 125 Arthur St
Assiginack, ON, P0P 1N0
Museum is located on Arthur St at Nelson St near the Manitowaning Post Office in the centre of Manitowaning
Open in Google Maps - Accessibility
- Not Accessible
- Hours of Operation
- Hours not specified
- Service Area(s)
- Northeastern Manitoulin and The Islands
