To get a sense of a town, it is important to know its history. At the National Exhibition Center in central Timmins, you can learn about the history of the Porcupine area. Such exhibitions featured over 20,000 images of the region’s development and the town’s involvement in the Porcupine gold rush!

In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the National Exhibition Center also features special exhibitions throughout the year, so be sure to check them out. You never know what you might miss!

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This museum, located in the small town of Connaught, just 30 miles east of Timmins, stands as a bold reminder of the community’s past. While situated in Connaught, the museum has artifacts and vintage photographs from the entire region that encompasses Timmins.

With items dating back over 300 years, the Connaught Pioneer Museum documents the region’s history. From the time the indigenous habited the area through the days when the Hudson’s Bay Company navigated the rivers. It hasn’t been missed much and should definitely not be missed!

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The Ojibway and Cree Cultural Center is a landmark center of study for the history and culture of the indigenous people who inhabit these lands. The center features a library geared toward indigenous literature and hosts a unique collection of aboriginal artifacts found in the area.

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