Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives - Historic Places Days

Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives

Kawartha Lakes, Ontario
Type
Historic Building
Address
50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, ON, Canada
Get directions
Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone
705-324-3404

Email  |  Website

Located in the historic Gaol built in 1863, the Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives (KLMA) shares and preserves fascinating stories and unique regional artifacts and records.

The Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives is a charitable non-profit organization dedicated to increasing community awareness and appreciation of local heritage. It seeks to inspire and engage with the public through cultural exhibits, events, and partnerships within its community. Through its outreach initiatives, KLMA features, celebrates, preserves, and shares local stories and how they connect to Canada’s history.

Come in and explore the history of Lindsay and Kawartha Lakes today!

Amenities

  • Educational Institution
  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • Parking
  • Washrooms

Fun Facts

  • the jail was built in 1863 and in use as a correctional institution until 2003
  • five men were sentenced to hang, but only 2 made it to the courtyard’s gallows
  • the museum exhibits are updated and changed throughout the year
  • the building is reported to be haunted

Location

50 Victoria Avenue North, Lindsay, ON, Canada
Get directions

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