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.
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).