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Pump House Steam Museum

Steam-powered water pump house built with the latest in 1891 technology, restored 1973 by Frontenac Society of Model Engineers. Like other city-owned tourism and recreation venues (such as the Woodworking Museum, pools, arenas and the Grand Theatre box office) this museum is prone to being closed on statutory holidays.

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Address: 23 Ontario St.
Hours: May-Aug: 10AM-5PM; Sep-Nov: noon-4PM
Price: $5/person
Website: steammuseum.ca (opens in a new tab)

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