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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

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

Updated · Mis à jour — Jun 20, 2026

Supported by Ottawa Tourism and the Ottawa Museum Network · Soutenu par Tourisme Ottawa et le Réseau des musées d'Ottawa

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