Visitors to the Petrolia Discovery experience a fascinating, one-of-a-kind glimpse into the early days of the world’s oil boom. From the first, hand-dug wells of the 1850s, to the great refineries and machine shops which abounded at the turn of the century, Petrolia’s Oil Heritage runs as deep as the wells themselves. Guests enjoy historical displays and see an authentic 1860s oil field in action including the Fitzgerald Rig, the largest historic operating rig of its kind in the world.
Petrolia Discovery
Petrolia, Ontario
- Type
- Industrial
- Address
- 4281 Discovery Line, Petrolia, ON, Canada (Please use Petrolia Line Entrance)
Get directions - Hours
- July and August 2022 Thursday - Sunday 10am - 4pm
- Phone
- 519-882-0897
Amenities
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Family-Friendly -
Guided Tour -
Parking -
Parkland -
Pet-Friendly -
Washrooms
Fun Facts
Petrolia Discovery is the only operating 1860’s oil field in the world that is open to the public.
Please use Petrolia Line Entrance through Bridgeview Park, it’s a delightful and scenic meander (see map in gallery)
Location
4281 Discovery Line, Petrolia, ON, Canada (Please use Petrolia Line Entrance)
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