Home of the World Record Brook Trout. About Nipigon Historical Museum
The Nipigon Historical Museum collects, protects, and displays artifacts representing a time period of before European contact to present day. The museum’s displays will help you to understand the rich history of the Town of Nipigon and its surrounding area, including the world record brook trout caught in the Nipigon River in 1915 and weighing 14.5 pounds. A number of different displays showcase the history of Nipigon from the time of the fur trade to the development of the forest industry. Each exhibit offers an impressive amount of information through literature and artifacts such as the tools that were used, the product that was made, or photos of the people who were there at that time.
Not only is Nipigon’s museum an educational experience, it is a great demonstration of the importance of recording our history, and gives the residents of Nipigon an opportunity to understand the heritage and history of their community.
The Nipigon Historical Museum has something for everyone; with a knowledgeable staff to help with any questions or inquiries you may have.
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Nipigon Historical Museum -
40 Front St, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0 -
(807) 887-0356 -
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Nipigon Historical Museum 
40 Front St, Nipigon, ON P0T 2J0 
Quick History
- In 1665 the Nipigon District was leased to the Company of 100 Associates, and that was the beginning of the fur trade.
- The area’s boreal forests were hareveted beginning in the 1880’s
- In 1885, the C.P.R. bridge across the the Nipigon River was officially opened.
- The first of three hydro dams on the Nipigon River commenced operation in 1920, with one of the original turbines being on display at the Nipigon Marina Park.
- In 1937 the highway bridge opened the way for East/West and North auto traffic to begin flowing over the Nipigon River
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