Time travel

At the heart of the museum is the Woodrow homestead built in the 1840’s. The original tiny, one room cabin, still stands and has been preserved in its original state. The fire place, hearth and cooking cauldron are all still in use today. Mr and Mrs Woodrow raised their ten children through decades of harsh Canadian winters here, without running water or electricity. 

As time passed the family grew and the cabin was expanded into the house it is today. As you walk through the rooms and corridors you will acquire a new appreciation for the skills and hard work required to survive the many challenges of rural homesteading back in the 1840’s. 

Each room is filled with antiques and curiosities carefully curated and lovingly restored over many decades, some of which were donated by direct descendants of the Woodrow family itself. A majority of the artifacts and outbuildings originated from the local town of Coldwater and more are added to the museum each year by locals who are proud of the heritage being honoured in this unique collection.