The Oil Museum of Canada, in the Village of Oil Springs, preserves the site of the first commercial oil well in North America. Visitors from around the world come to learn the story of Canada’s Oil Pioneers – a unique and captivating era of history!
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Explore the exciting history of the discovery of oil in Lambton County.
View ExhibitThe Oil Museum of Canada Presents: Christmas Open House • Learn to make a candle • Make a Christmas ornament • Play with wooden toys from our past • String popcorn garlands • Tour the historic Langbank Cabin • Costumed interpreters will be available throughout the museum • Santa Clause will be available from 1:00 – 3:00 pm to meet and take photos!
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October 14th and 15th, 2017 - This year's Fall Colour & Craft Festival features over 90 craftspeople in two locations. Stop by to start your holiday shopping.
Lambton County Archives: History from the Vault is an informative blog about local history and archive's resources.
We are working to add artifacts, photos and historic information to our museum catalogue. Start your research here.
March 10 - 18, 2018 - This year’s Return of the Swans Festival at the Lambton Heritage Museum will offer much for the family to do whether the swans co-operate or not. Lambton County Library's Makerspace will be here 11-3 each day with fun and innovative activities for the entire family!