  
 | Assiginack Historical Sites
Assiginack
Manitoulin Island, Ontario P0P 1N0
Toll Free: 1-800-504-0179
Tel: 705-859-3905
Email: assigmuse@amtelecom.net
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View of Manitowaning Bay |  |
Visible is the S.S. Norisle, which once ferried passengers and goods to and from Manitoulin, and is now a floating marine museum open to the public. Also visible are Burns’ Wharf, and the top of the Roller Mills, which complete the heritage park area..
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St. Paul’s Anglican Church | |
The oldest church in Northern Ontario. Construction began in 1845 and the church was consecrated in June of 1949.
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The Assiginack Museum | |
This building, which now houses the museum, was once the jail for the village of Manitowaning.
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One Room Schoolhouse | |
The one room school occupies a log structure, and remains the same as when it was occupied by one teacher and her pupils that ranged from grades one thru eight.
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Museum Display | |
Inside the newly expanded museum one finds displays ranging from Native artifacts to pioneer household implements.
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Inside the Museum | |
One of the period rooms within the original jail keeper’s home which is now the Assiginack Museum. | |
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