Contact(s)
Jenny Martynyshyn
Museum Coordinator
Stephen Leacock Museum
50 Museum Dr.
Orillia, ON, L3V 7T9
T: 705-326-8651
Email: jmartynyshyn@orillia.ca
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The Museum is home to a variety of magical programming
For information and questions about programs and events call Brittany McDonald, program and event supervisor at 705-325-2196.
Follow us on social media to stay up to date @leacockmuseum
Upcoming Events:
Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds
For those who love a good haunting, what better place to host a Ghost Tour than an old historic building such as the historic Leacock Home?
Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds is back after a successful run in 2022! Join one of our spooky tour guides and a secret special guest to learn about the haunted happenings on historical Old Brewery Bay. Ghost walks take place on the grounds of the Leacock Museum. Refreshments will be served after the tour!
Offered October 20, 21, 27 and 28, 2023 at 6p.m. or 8p.m.
Fall Roses and Rosé
The roses and rosé package is back! This special collaboration with Fare Restaurant and Florillia Floral Design is a great way to relax and get creative with friends!
This package includes:
- A specialized autumn flower arranging class, courtesy of Florillia Floral Design
- A flower bouquet to take home that guests make themselves
- A full tour of the Leacock Museum including our newest exhibit, "Decoding Anne Lister: History's First Modern Lesbian"
- A specially-crafted autumn cocktail at Orillia's only waterfront dining experience, Fare Restaurant, to end off the day (mocktail also available!)
Offered Oct 11, Nov 1, Dec 6, 2023.
Tickets now available by calling 705-325-2196
Fall High Tea
Back by popular demand! Fall high teas return this fall with six different dates. Enjoy a three-tiered treat selection prepared by FARE Restaurant with unlimited tea while seated on the porch or in the comfort of the living room. Reservations are required.Offered October 19, 20, 21, 26, 27 & 28, 2023, 2:00p.m.
Paint your PRIDE
Postponed from September 9th, 2023 -- Join us for the opening of the "Decoding Anne Lister: History's First Modern Lesbian" exhibit. The event will begin with an introduction by museum staff, a self-guided tour of the museum and the opportunity to explore the new exhibit, followed by an artist-led painting workshop featuring a lecture from a guest speaker. Stay tuned to our social media as we reveal the identity of our artist and speakers leading up to the event. A limited number of spots are available!
Offered November 26, 2023.
Noon - 2:15p.m., or
1:45p.m. - 4p.m.
Leacock Museum Christmas Tour and Story
Join an experienced tour guide for the Leacock Museum Christmas Tour & Story. The tour will begin with an outdoor stroll on the grounds. See the twinkling lights along the trail, enjoy a special stop at the Boathouse, and end off your tour with a story in Leacock's living room!
Offered November 30 and December 1, 2023.
Tickets available soon!
Past Events:
House and Grounds History Tour |
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Enjoy a tour of the Leacock house and grounds led by one of our experienced tour-guides. Guests will learn about Leacock, his family and Old Brewery Bay. With the purchase of your History Tour ticket, get special access to the Boathouse to see the newest exhibit: "Boating Old Brewery Bay." Offered May 23 until August 31, 2023. Tour times: Tuesday to Friday – 11a.m. and 2p.m. Saturday – 11a.m. |
Roses and Rosé - Package |
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This packaged experience included: - A specialized flower arranging class, courtesy of Florillia Floral Design - A flower bouquet to take home that guests made themselves - A tour of the gardens, rose garden & "A Leacock Love Story" exhibit at the Leacock Museum - A specially-crafted Rosé Prosecco beverage at Orillia's only waterfront dining experience, Fare Restaurant, to end off the day (mocktail also available!) Offered August 24, 2023 at 5p.m.
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K. Valerie Connor Memorial Poetry Celebration |
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The K. Valerie Connor Memorial Poetry Celebration is an annual province-wide literary contest run by the Leacock Museum in honour of one of our museum's cherished volunteers, Valerie Connor. This contest supports original works of poetry from Ontario residents in three age categories and offers $2100 in total cash prizes. Learn more about the 2023 contest
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Historic Places Day |
 Date: July 8, 2023, 11a.m. – 12:30p.m. Guests heard from author, Lynn Holden as she recounted her experiences traversing all 20 Canadian UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Her journey began in 1982 with a visit to Nahanni National Park in the Northwest Territories. After spending 40 years visiting them all, Lynn began writing a book featuring her experiences, information on each site, and photographs in 2018. Lynn’s talk will explore her experiences, the sites, and the book. After the talk, signed copies were made available for purchase. Entry was by donation on the day! The event was held in the Leacock Museum living room. |
Gatsby Garden Party |
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Date: June 17, 2023, 1 - 4p.m.
Guests joined us for a family-friendly Gatsby Garden Party which combined the decadence of the 1920s with the simplicity of a picnic style outing. Guests packed a picnic lunch and joined us on the Leacock lawn. There was live entertainment for adults and children, lawn games, and a silent auction. Guests who attended the event participated in the awards ceremony and reading for the K. Valerie Connor Memorial Poetry Celebration. It was a great way to ring in the beginning of summer!
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Boating Old Brewery Bay Launch |
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Location: Leacock Museum Grounds, House & Boathouse Date: May 20, 2023 (Victoria Day Weekend), 1 – 4p.m. To welcome a new boathouse exhibit, two associations – the Orillia Heritage Centre, and the Wooden Canoe Heritage Association – joined us to showcase historic boats, canoes and model ships. There were crafts and activities for children, as well as paddling, seat-weaving, and other demonstrations! Guests were welcomed to tour the boathouse and the museum. The day was ended by listening to Leacock's famous "Sinking of the Mariposa Belle" told by storyteller, Tim Greenwood.
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Ghost Walks on the Leacock Museum Grounds |
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Mary Pickford Exhibit Closing & Silent Film Screening |
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Date: October 20, 2022 Time: 6:00pm It was time to say goodbye to the first installment of the Leacock Museum’s new exhibit series “Entertaining Entertainers: Mary Pickford, Queen of the Silver Screen.” To do so, the Museum planned a closing event where guests could tour the exhibit one last time. Guests were invited to screen “Fanchon the Cricket” an autumn-themed silent film starring Mary Pickford herself. The film had been re-mastered and re-released by the Pickford Foundation and was shown in the living room space of the Leacock home. Light refreshments were served.
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