West Parry Sound District Museum, 2004 Exhibits

 

 

Over the Hills:

Evolution of Snow Travel, January 31 to March 8. The history of how people  have adapted to winter travel, from sleighs to skis to snowmachines

 

Images of Depot Harbour:

January 31 to April 4. Stunning images of the ghost town of Depot Harbour—as it was in its glory days, and as it is today.

 

Playing with Fire:

March 12 to May 30. Explore the explosive history of how man and fire have tried to control one another.

 

Landmarks:

April 9 to July 4. A journey through Canada’s National Parks. A series of exceptional original works by artist Tony Bianco.

 

A Breath of Fresh Water:

June 4 to September 6.  Our history told from the unique perspective of our most vital element – water. Discover how man has used our waterways from the First Peoples to early explorers to the first cottagers

 

Something in the Wind:

July 9 to October 3. Impressions of the Massasauga Provincial Park. Dramatic images created from the artists’ field and plein-aire work in the Park, on display and available for purchase.

                       

Rocks and Roots:

September 10 to November 21. How is our rock like cookie dough? Come find out the answer to that question and unearth other facts about our rocks and trees.

 

Planes, trains and Automobiles:

October 8 to December 31. How did people travel before four wheel drive? Find out with images from our archival photograph collection.

 

The Great Gingerbread House Competition:

November 27 to December 31. Which school class in the District can make the best gingerbread creation? Come judge for yourself!