Winter fun in Bruce Mines


McKay Island Lighthouse
Snow mobiling

Bruce Mines Museum




Historic Buildings

The area is home to a number of historic buildings, such as:

The McKay Island Lighthouse - built in 1907 on the south easterly tip of McKay Island. It was built to serve the timber industry and is now under the care of Bruce Bay Cottages and is an all season housekeeping lighthouse. Step back in history, be a Keeper of the Light, read the Keeper's original journals, our historical books on the area and watch the lake freighters.

Museum – Built in 1894 as a Presbyterian Church, this building was abandoned in 1917 when the Presbyterian and Methodist churches joined to form the United Church. It has been used as a post office, library and school until 1961 when it became the Bruce Mines Museum. Presently it is closed to the public but hopefully it will be open to the public in the future.

For further information please visit the Town of Bruce Mines website

Simpson Mine Shaft – was named after George Simpson, director of the Montreal Mining Company. It was recreatd in 1991 to look as it would have in 1846/47. The shaft is open for tours in July and August. For further information please visit the Town of Bruce Mines website

Rydal Bank Church, 1634 Highway 638, Township of Plummer Additional – was built in 1907 and served the community as a Presbyterian, Union and United Church. A picture is available

Rydal Bank Community Hall, 16 Hoath Street, Township of Plummer Additional – was built around 1896 and served as an Orange Lodge and The Hall is also significant for its architecture, being the only structure of its kind in the Township and surrounding area.

Its steeply pitched roof adds height to the one-storey front gabled building, constructed of clapboard with cedar shingles across the gable ends, and features 2 over 2 windows that are distinctive of the style used by local builder, Walter Robinson.

Taylor Street - visitors may also enjoy a tour of Taylor Street to view a number of historic homes, the Bruce Mines United Church, St George's Anglican Church and the historic cemetery.

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