Leacock Museum National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Leacock Museum National Historic Site

Orillia, Ontario
Type
House Museum/Homestead
Address
50 Museum Drive Orillia, ON L3V 7T9
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Hours
10 am - 4 pm
Phone
705-329-1908

The historic summer home of humourist Stephen Butler Leacock houses the world’s largest archival holding of Leacock manuscripts. The collection covers the 1869 to 1944 time period, focusing on Orillia, Lake Simcoe, and Montreal as they relate to the life and times of one of Canada’s most famous sons.

Notes from "Canadian Art & Literature History"

Leacock Museum National Historic Site, is the summer home of humourist Stephen Butler Leacock. Located on the tranquil shores of Lake Couchiching, you will find the world’s largest archival holding of Leacock manuscripts for you to explore! The collection covers work from 1869 to 1944, focusing on Orillia, Lake Simcoe, and Montreal. Visit to see where Leacock got his inspiration and creativity for his book, “Sunshine Sketches of a Little Town” (1912).

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Food and Beverages
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Washrooms
  • Wheelchair Access

Location

50 Museum Drive Orillia, ON L3V 7T9
Get directions

Video

https://youtu.be/Or7kkeMPL-4

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