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Petrolia Discovery

4281 Discovery Line, Petrolia, ON N0N 1R0

Explore Canada's Victorian oil heritage at this one-of-a-kind museum showcasing the world's early oil boom. See authentic 1860s hand-dug oil wells in action, historical displays, and learn about the refineries and machine shops that thrived in Petrolia during the turn of the cent

Victorian-era oil museum with working 1860s oil field, historical displays, and heritage preservation focused on Canada's oil boom history.

🕐 June: Sa-Su 10:00-16:00; July-August: We-Su 10:00-16:00

Updated · Mis à jour May 8, 2026

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