Port Dover Harbour Museum

Record #: SIM0338
Last Full Update: 13 Jun 2023

Service Details

Hours

Wed-Sat 10 am-4 pm

Areas Served Norfolk County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Reservations required for group tours and school bookings

Languages English
Fees General Admission: Donation - Fees apply for group tours and special programs. Call for details.

Address and Location

Located In Community Port Dover
Address & Map
44 Harbour St
Port Dover, ON
Intersection St Andrews St and Harbour St
Mailing Address Box 1298 
Port Dover, ON N0A 1N0
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Local Marine and Commercial Fishing History of Port Dover, Long Point Bay and Lake Erie

Exhibits include:

  • original fisherman's net shanty
  • 1912 Lake-freighter wheelhouse
  • 1932 Port Dover fish tug "Almidart"
  • fishing history
  • Schooner Days
  • Lake Erie shipwrecks
  • rum runners
  • children's area
  • hands-on displays
  • special events and changing displays

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-426-5870 ext 1036
E-Mail portdover.museum@norfolkcounty.ca
Website www.portdovermuseum.ca
Social Media Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube
Primary Contact Katie Graham, Curator/Director; Phone: 519-426-5870 ext 2560
Alternate Contact Catherine Caughell, Assistant Curator; Phone: 519-426-5870 ext 2561