Oil Heritage District Driving Tour - Historic Places Days

Oil Heritage District Driving Tour

Oil Museum of Canada
Type
Tour
Address
2423 Kelly Road, Oil Springs, ON, Canada
Get directions
When
4 July, 2020 | Until Aug 31

During the months of May to October the Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site offers a self-directed driving tour starting at the museum’s driveway entrance.

2020 we are offering this tour, free of charge. Download the Oil Heritage District Driving Tour map, print it out at home and head to Oil Springs. Keep an eye out for marking signs indicating the stop and pause at each one along the 8 km tour. Tune in to the corresponding FM frequency and learn about the historic oil fields surrounding you. Participants set the pace of this tour. At various points along the route, drivers are encouraged to step out of their cars to further explore the history of the site.

Through this tour you are guided to different sites that trace the evolution of oil from its humble 19th century beginnings, through its 20th century growth into the future of energy production and innovation in the 21st century and beyond.

The tour finishes at the Fairbank home. Feel free to drive up to the barn for a closer look at arguably the most photographed barn in Southwestern Ontario and say hi to a donkey and sheep or two.

Please note the sculptures at stop 4 are under repair and expected to return spring 2021.

Register For Event

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • National Historic Site

Register A Place

Create an account to add your historic place.

Make a VisitList

Welcome! To get started on a VisitList, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays.


Already have an account? to sign in.
We use your contact information to process your registration and correspond with you about the National Trust and its programs. You can unsubscribe at any time. We care about your privacy. Read our privacy statement.

Sign In

Sites that participate in #HistoricPlacesDays need to have an account.

Welcome! To get started on a new VisitList or to edit an existing one, you’ll need to have an account with #HistoricPlacesDays. Sign in below!


Not registered? Click here to create an account.

Forgot Password

Enter your email address to request a password reset.


to sign in.

Get the latest scoop on everything #HistoricPlacesDays – join our e-newsletter and never miss a beat.