Penetanguishene Historical Walking Tourin-person Doors Open Simcoe County

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  • In-person
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Photography allowed
Penetanguishene Historical Walking Tour

Explore Penetanguishene’s rich heritage and discover the legacy of lumber baron Charles Beck, one of the town’s most influential industrialists. Start at the Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives. Then stroll down Beck Boulevard to trace the locations of Beck’s mills. Then it’s Beck’s family home on Fox Street before ending at Burkevale, Ontario’s last remaining Protestant separate school.

Contact info

Start at 13 Burke Street (Penetanguishene Centennial Museum & Archives)
Penetanguishene, Ontario
E-mail: museum@penetanguishene.ca
https://www.penetanguishene.ca

Architecture

Year built: Various

Architect: Various

Dates/hours open

Sep 13, 10:00am - Sep 13, 03:00pm

Saturday: tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.