Cargill and Greenock Swamp Visitor Centre and Museum

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Museum and visitor information centre featuring the town of Cargill's local history and the story of Henry Cargill, Bruce County's captain of industry in the late 1800s.
201 Cargill Rd, ON
Thursday-Sunday, 11-4

A little piece of history hidden inside the museum 🔐✨Did you know our museum was once the town’s old bank? One of our fa...
05/22/2026

A little piece of history hidden inside the museum 🔐✨

Did you know our museum was once the town’s old bank? One of our favourite original features is the historic bank vault, still standing as a reminder of the building’s past. From safeguarding money to now preserving local history, this space has quite the story to tell. 🏛️📚
Be sure to stop by and take a look when you visit!

The museum doors are open once again ✨ Step inside and explore the hidden treasures of Cargill — from local history and ...
05/21/2026

The museum doors are open once again ✨ Step inside and explore the hidden treasures of Cargill — from local history and stories to unique artifacts that bring the past to life. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another season of discovering, learning, and exploring together ☀️🏛️ OPEN 11am-4pm every Thursday to Sunday!

We can’t wait for more sunshine-filled days exploring the museum and discovering the hidden treasures of Cargill ☀️✨ Joi...
05/15/2026

We can’t wait for more sunshine-filled days exploring the museum and discovering the hidden treasures of Cargill ☀️✨ Join us for opening weekend starting Thursday, May 21st! We’ll be open Thursdays to Sundays from 11am–4pm and can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another season of history, art, coffee, and community 🤍

04/15/2026

Opening for the season
Thursday May 21st!

Come to learn more about an honour our soldiers who served in WWI and WWII, Saturday November 1st from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m....
10/29/2025

Come to learn more about an honour our soldiers who served in WWI and WWII, Saturday November 1st from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Mill Pond Gallery, 203 Cargill Road in Cargill.

Speakers include Kent Kraemer of the 160th Bruce Battalion, Bill Streeter, Gary Napper and Eric Edwards of the . Live music from the era by Phyllis Bannerman and a collection of artifacts, uniforms and posters from Jeff Payne.

Cargill Boys of the Bruce 160th Battalion, 1916"While the Cargill boys of the 160th Battalion are listed at Walkerton, o...
10/29/2025

Cargill Boys of the Bruce 160th Battalion, 1916

"While the Cargill boys of the 160th Battalion are listed at Walkerton, owing to their having enlisted at the County Towns, it must be remembered that the Village to the North of us leads the whole county in percentage of enlistment. All honor to Cargill!"
-Walkerton Telescope , May 11th, 1916

🏥✨ The Walkerton Hospital stands as a remarkable achievement in Bruce County’s history. Built and equipped practically d...
08/28/2025

🏥✨ The Walkerton Hospital stands as a remarkable achievement in Bruce County’s history. Built and equipped practically debt-free, it was said to be the first time in Ontario such a feat had been accomplished.

By late 1902, however, funds for equipment were short — so the call went out to the women of the county. On January 10, 1903, the Women’s Hospital Aid Society was formed, with Margaret Cargill elected as president. Branches sprang up in villages and townships across the county, rallying support.

Between the hospital’s opening in September 1903 and May 1904, these women raised an impressive $2,139.73, contributing to the total cost of $16,645.52 for the site, buildings, and equipment.
A true testament to community spirit and women’s leadership at the turn of the century. 💙

📚🏫 Cargill’s Commitment to Education ✨Henry Cargill’s generosity wasn’t limited to business—he believed deeply in educat...
08/22/2025

📚🏫 Cargill’s Commitment to Education ✨
Henry Cargill’s generosity wasn’t limited to business—he believed deeply in education. In the 1880s, he built a simple frame building to serve as a church on Sundays and a school during the week. Most of the students were children of his employees, and he even paid the first teacher’s salary—Miss Janet Chisholm. 🍎
By 1901, the little school could no longer keep up with the growing community. Henry bought the building back from the school board (nearly covering the cost of a new one!) and soon, a large brick schoolhouse was built. With enough space for both junior and senior classes, it became a cornerstone of Cargill’s growth and spirit. 💡📖

Throwback to Cargill’s roots! 🌾🪵 In these historic photos, you’ll spot two key pieces of our past — the flour mill, powe...
08/15/2025

Throwback to Cargill’s roots! 🌾🪵 In these historic photos, you’ll spot two key pieces of our past — the flour mill, powered by the dam, and one of Henry Cargill’s bustling lumber mills. In the 19th century, the dam fueled grain processing for local farmers while the lumber mill drove the town’s booming timber trade. Together, they were the heartbeat of the community, shaping Cargill’s growth and prosperity. Today, they stand as symbols of early innovation and the hardworking spirit that built our small town. 💧🏭

🚂 The trusty dinky train of Cargill — a small but mighty workhorse that hauled logs through the rugged terrain, powering...
08/09/2025

🚂 The trusty dinky train of Cargill — a small but mighty workhorse that hauled logs through the rugged terrain, powering the local logging industry in its heyday. This little locomotive was essential for moving timber efficiently, helping shape the town’s economy. A reminder of the grit and grind behind Cargill’s logging past!

Address

201 Cargill Road
Cargill, ON
N0G1J0

Opening Hours

Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 11am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+15198044370

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