Heritage North Museum

About the Heritage North Museum

Heritage North Museum acknowledges and respects that our facility is located on Treaty Five, the traditional Territory of Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation and the traditional homeland of the Metis people.

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MISSION STATEMENT

The purpose of the Heritage North Museum is to promote and preserve the heritage and history of Thompson and the surrounding region.

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HOURS OF OPERATION
Fall 2025
Tuesday - Saturday
10am - 5pm
(closed noon - 1pm for lunch hour)

CONTACT US
Tel: 204-677-2216
Email: hnmuseum55@outlook.com

LOCATION
162 Princeton Drive
Thompson, MB R8N 2A4

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ADMISSION (TAX INCLUDED)

Adults: $10.50
Seniors 65+: $6.30
Youth: $6.30
Children 5 and under: FREE

ANNUAL MEMBERSHIPS

Individual (Adult) $30
Individual (Senior) $20
Individual (Youth ages 6-12) $20
Couple (Adult) $55
Couple (Senior) $35
Family (small, 4 or less members) $60
Family (large, 5 or more members) $75
Corporate $200
Schools/Child based organizations $200

AMENITIES

Picnic area on site
Full wheelchair access
Free parking
Self-guided tours available
Starting point of the Spirit Way path

What makes us a star attraction?

Explore artifacts that tell the story of Northern Manitoba’s rich history and culture, from the lives of its Indigenous Peoples to the fur traders and nickel miners who shaped the region.

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The Heritage North Museum offers a fascinating peek into the history of Thompson and the Northern Manitoba area. Discover the unique cultures of the Indigenous Peoples and the fascinating history of Thompson’s nickel mining. You’ll find displays showcasing native wildlife, ancient fossils, and geological artifacts. The museum is nestled in two log cabins, marking the southern end of Spirit Way, a 1.6-mile (2.5-kilometre) trail filled with artistic, cultural, and historical attractions.

Step into the main cabin to admire a diverse collection of mounted animals, including butterflies, deer, eagles, fish, and wolves. Check out the models of Indigenous people in their hunting gear and a birchbark canoe. Don’t miss the diorama of a boreal forest, complete with the tusk of a woolly mammoth. Also worth seeing is the authentic tipi made from the hide of a caribou.

The smaller cabin, The Annex, delves into the mining customs of Northern Manitoba. Learn how Thompson was established as a city and how the nickel mine influenced the city’s economy. In both cabins, you’ll find informative signs about the various exhibits.

The Heritage North Museum is super easy to get to—just a quick five-minute drive or a 20-minute stroll from Thompson’s city centre! And there’s free parking right on-site!

If you’re up for some fun, why not combine your museum visit with a walk or bike ride along Spirit Way? It’s a beautiful path that stretches from the museum to the Burntwood River. You’ll spot some cool wolf sculptures, a tall version of Robert Bateman’s Wolf Sketch on the side of a residential building, and a vintage Norseman floatplane near the Burntwood bridge.

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The Heritage North Museum offers a fascinating peek into the history of Thompson and the Northern Manitoba area. Discover the unique cultures of the Indigenous Peoples and the fascinating history of Thompson’s nickel mining. You’ll find displays showcasing native wildlife, ancient fossils, and geological artifacts. The museum is nestled in two log cabins, marking the southern end of Spirit Way, a 1.6-mile (2.5-kilometre) trail filled with artistic, cultural, and historical attractions.

Step into the main cabin to admire a diverse collection of mounted animals, including butterflies, deer, eagles, fish, and wolves. Check out the models of Indigenous people in their hunting gear and a birchbark canoe. Don’t miss the diorama of a boreal forest, complete with the tusk of a woolly mammoth. Also worth seeing is the authentic tipi made from the hide of a caribou.

The smaller cabin, The Annex, delves into the mining customs of Northern Manitoba. Learn how Thompson was established as a city and how the nickel mine influenced the city’s economy. In both cabins, you’ll find informative signs about the various exhibits.

The Heritage North Museum is super easy to get to—just a quick five-minute drive or a 20-minute stroll from Thompson’s city centre! And there’s free parking right on-site!

If you’re up for some fun, why not combine your museum visit with a walk or bike ride along Spirit Way? It’s a beautiful path that stretches from the museum to the Burntwood River. You’ll spot some cool wolf sculptures, a tall version of Robert Bateman’s Wolf Sketch on the side of a residential building, and a vintage Norseman floatplane near the Burntwood bridge.

About our log structures

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Heritage North Museum consists of two log structures—a main, larger cabin and a second, smaller cabin called The Annex. The museum was incorporated in 1990 as a nonprofit organization.
Completed in 1990, the main building was crafted from a log kit designed by Prince George, BC log builder and renowned instructor Allan Mackie.
This log construction is reminiscent of the early buildings erected by pioneers in Manitoba’s northern regions, serving as a reminder of Thompson’s recent frontier history.
The main structure is a medium-sized, one-story, L-shaped building with a low-pitched, shingled, cross-gabled roof. It stands on a large treed lot on Princeton Drive, just east of Mystery Lake Road, in the southeast corner of the Thompson site.
All logs are spruce trees that were harvested near Joey Lake.
Inside, the main building features exposed, naturally stained log walls and unpainted rustic wood fittings.
A Geocache site, launched in June, 2007, has attracted visitors and hits from all over the world.
Amenities are: Gift Shop, Guided Tours, Rotating Exhibits, Archives, Free Parking and Wheelchair Access.