The Gore Bay MuseumThe Gore Bay Museum, Gore Bay, Manitoulin Island, Ontario, Canada
The Gore Bay Museum is housed in the former Jailhouse of Manitoulin Island. A fully operational jail from the 1890’s until the 1940’s, it is now a monument to pioneer living, native culture, and rural law enforcement.
(The Museum is constructed entirely from local rock)
The Museum’s Annex displays art shows by such artists as Jack Whyte, Patty Gordon, Joyce Young, Christie Best Pearson, and Rick Edwards.
(Anchor is from the wreck at Green Island)
The Gore Bay Museum
Dawson Street
Gore Bay, ON P0P 1H0
705 282 2040
Museum Hours
During the Summer Season
Monday – Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM
Sundays 2 PM – 4 PM
This site is part of the Manitoulin Link .
This “The History Ring” site is owned by
Gore Bay Museum.
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