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The Oil Museum of Canada is currently closed due to Provincial Orders.  Check back often for updates when we will re-open.

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World Travel & Tourism Council

Lambton Heritage Museum has been awarded a Safe Travels Stamp, which is recognized globally for adopting proper, standardized health and hygiene protocols.

Admissions

Adult $5.00
Senior 65+/Student 13+ $4.00
Child (4-12) $3.00
Family* $15.00
Members and 3 and under FREE

*Families are considered to be a maximum of 2 adults and 4 school-aged children.

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Fairbank Oil Barn
Fairbank Oil Fields

Directions and maps

The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site is located in the Village of Oil Springs, Ontario, Canada. We are 25 km south of Highway 402 at interchange 25, on Oil Heritage Road.

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Travel times

  • 3 hours from Toronto's Pearson International Airport
  • 70 minutes from London
  • 40 minutes from Chatham
  • 35 minutes from Sarnia/Port Huron
  • 1 ¾ hour from Windsor/Detroit

Parking

There is free onsite parking located near the entrance from Gum Bed Line. Please note that space is limited.

We have available on site an electronic vehicle charging station. Charges apply.

Accessibility

Our accessible parking is located just west of the main building entrance. Learn about accessibility at the museum.

Pavilion

Bring your lunch and enjoy our beautiful picnic pavilion!

Wagon Rides

Sundays during July and August we offer horse-drawn wagon tours of the historic oil fields.

Gift shop

Our gift shop offers a range of souvenirs and gift items. Contact the Oil Museum of Canada for more information on the items available in the gift shop.

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Driving Tour

Explore the active historic oil fields with our driving tour.

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