Description

The Oil Museum of Canada, National Historic Site, is located in the Village of Oil Springs. It preserves the site of the first commercial oil well in North America. Visitors from around the world come to learn the story of Canada’s Oil Pioneers – a unique and captivating era of history!

Start your visit to our site with a short video in our theatre room, The Spark that Ignited the World. Engage with our interactive displays, including the International Drillers Tent, and learn our story through the interpretation of our artifacts. Move your visit outside and explore our museum grounds and historic buildings.

See jerker lines, holding tanks, and the site of the first commercial oil well in North America.

• Hours of Operation : Wed, Fri, Sat, 11am to 4pm & Thu 11am to 8:30pm
• Wheelchair Accessible : Yes