Museum of Northern History
Encyclopedia
The Museum of Northern History is a historic house museum located in Kirkland Lake, Ontario
, Canada
with approximately 5,000 pieces showcasing the history of northern Ontario
in particular relation to mining
. The museum is located in the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau. The museum also holds art exhibitions showcasing the local talent of Kirkland Lake.
Kirkland Lake, Ontario
Kirkland Lake is a town and municipality located in Timiskaming District in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. The 2006 population, according to Statistics Canada, was 8,248....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
with approximately 5,000 pieces showcasing the history of northern Ontario
Northern Ontario
Northern Ontario is a region of the Canadian province of Ontario which lies north of Lake Huron , the French River and Lake Nipissing. The region has a land area of 802,000 km2 and constitutes 87% of the land area of Ontario, although it contains only about 6% of the population...
in particular relation to mining
Mining
Mining is the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth, from an ore body, vein or seam. The term also includes the removal of soil. Materials recovered by mining include base metals, precious metals, iron, uranium, coal, diamonds, limestone, oil shale, rock...
. The museum is located in the Sir Harry Oakes Chateau. The museum also holds art exhibitions showcasing the local talent of Kirkland Lake.