Community Waterfront Heritage Centre
Record #:
GBA1277
Last Modified:
15 Feb 2024
Last Full Update:
08 Jun 2023
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 519-371-3333 |
| info@waterfrontheritage.ca | |
| Website | https://waterfrontheritage.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CWHCOwenSound Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterfrontheritagecentre_ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGss6EejwQ99_59c5uEAXjg |
| Primary Contact | Zachary McLean, Curator and Manager |
Addresses and Location
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address | 1155 1st Ave W Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 4K8 View Google Map |
| Intersection | 1st Ave and 13th St W |
| Mailing Address | 1155 1st Ave W Owen Sound, ON Canada N4K 4K8 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible - museum is wheelchair accessible but the caboose and Coach 4884 are not |
Description
| Description (Service) | Housed in a former Canadian National Railway Station on the waterfront, the Museum features artifacts, scale models, archival photos, and interactive stations. Focuses on the marine, rail and industrial history of the City and surrounding communities. |
Service Details
| Hours | Summer hours: Mon-Sun 10 am-4 pm. Extended hours during special events. Winter hours: Fri, Sat 10 am-4 pm or by appointment during winter Dates: Victoria Day to Thanksgiving (May-Oct) |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Walk in, call or visit website for information |
| Languages | Some volunteers speak French |
| Fees | Admission for 12 years and older: $5 Free for youth 11 years and younger, OPEN Card Holders, and VIP Members |
Administration
| Alternate Name | Marine and Rail Museum |