Oil Museum of Canada

2423 Kelly Road , Oil Springs, ON N0N 1P0

Explore Canada's oil heritage in Oil Springs, where John Fairbank's jerker line system revolutionized extraction in 1861. This National Historic Site interprets the region's pivotal role in developing global oilfields, with local drillers exporting their expertise to 86 nations.

National Historic Site interpreting Canada's oil history and the international impact of Oil Springs technology and expertise.

🕐 We 11:00-16:00; Th 11:00-20:30; Fr 11:00-16:00; Sa 11:00-16:00

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