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Leacock Museum National Historic Site

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Record #: ORI1213
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 16 May 2019

Contacts

Office Phone 705-329-1908
E-Mail jmartynyshyn@orillia.ca
Website www.orillia.ca/en/visiting/leacock-museum.aspx
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://facebook.com/pages/Stephen-Leacock/104044192964809
Primary Contact Jenny Martynyshyn, Museum Coordinator

Addresses

Address & Map
50 Museum Dr
Orillia, ON
Canada L3V 7T9
 
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Intersection Atherley Rd and Forest Ave
Mailing Address PO Box 625 
Orillia, ON 
Canada L3V 6K5
Physical Access Fully Accessible - Swanmore Hall ; Partially Accessible - Museum

Description

Description (Service) Historical Museum offering:
  • Programs, tours and exhibits
  • Events for kids and families throughout the year
  • Author's Readings
  • Swanmore Hall is available for receptions, weddings and meetings
Sup. Description 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.
Volunteer Description Contact Wayne Scott c/o the Museum

Service Details

Legal Status (10) Local Government
Hours Jun-Aug: Mon-Sun 10 am-4 pm
Sep-May: Mon-Fri 10 am-4 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application Call or email.
Languages French - Interpretation
Fees Admission - $5 General Admission, $15 Family Rate (up to 6 people, minimum one adult, and maximum of two adults, $4.50 per person for pre-booked groups of ten or more.

Subjects

Service Categories Museums
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