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Oil Museum of Canada hosts first Virtual Talk of 2023

Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, will host their first Virtual Talk of 2023 “Last Chance Well” with Justin Williams, Executive Director of the Canadian Energy Museum on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 p.m.

The Canadian Energy Museum is located on Leduc No.1, National Historic Site, near Leduc, Alberta. Discovered in February 1947, the Leduc No.1 oil well is credited with birthing the energy industry in Alberta, changing the province’s global identity and its place in Canadian...

Oil Museum of Canada receives provincial award of excellence

Oil Springs, ON – The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site is pleased to announce that they were presented the Award of Excellence in Exhibitions, by the Ontario Museum Association (OMA).

The OMA presents awards in several categories, all of which celebrate museums across the province that demonstrate outstanding contributions to the Ontario museum community with an emphasis on innovation, advancing the museum profession in Ontario, and encouraging high standards of excellence in the museum...

Oil Museum of Canada hosts Holiday Open House

Oil Springs, ON - Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site will be hosting their annual Holiday Open House on Friday, November 18 from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Join the Oil Museum of Canada and kick off the start of the holiday season by experiencing the sights and sounds of the Holiday Open House. This fun, family-friendly event includes a self-guided tour of the renovated museum, holiday crafts, snacks, warm apple cider tasting, and a visit with Santa.

While admission...

Oil Museum of Canada hosts Virtual Talk about natural gas storage in Lambton

Oil Springs, ON - The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site will be joined by Professional Engineer Jug Manocha on Thursday, November 3 for a Virtual Talk about underground natural gas storage.

Beginning at 7:00 p.m., the Virtual Talk: Hydrocarbon Storage in Geological Formations in Lambton County will discuss the unique, underground natural gas storage reservoirs within Lambton that provide more than 50% of peak natural gas supply in Ontario. Many of the products that are...

Lambton Heritage Museum hosts Holidays @ Heritage

Grand Bend, ON – Lambton Heritage Museum is hosting the PA Day Event Holidays @ Heritage on Friday, November 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Join Lambton Heritage Museum in celebrating the holidays with this festive event for school-aged children. Visit the Museum's historic outbuildings, receive a warm welcome in the Tudhop House, and learn how Lambton's early settlers prepared for Christmas. Crafts and activities will explore holiday traditions brought to Canada from around...