Museums & Historical Sites
This Township of Jocelyn is home to Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site which is one of Parks Canada national historic sites. The site features the excavated ruins of Fort St. Joseph as well as a visitors center which includes a small theatre. Guided or self tours of the site are available.
The park is open from June 1 to September 30. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays
St. Joseph Island Museum Village, founded by the Historical Society in 1963, features over 7,000 artifacts across six buildings that span more than 200 years of local history. The museum illustrates four eras: native encampments and Fort St. Joseph (1798-1814), pioneer settlements (1835-1890), nearly full private ownership by 1890, and the depression and war years (1900-1945).
Location:Â 2395 I Line Road Richards Landing, ON P0R1J0
Website:Â St. Joseph Island Museum
Open seasonally, June to September.
Wednesday through Sunday, 10am to 5pm. Last admission 4pm.
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.
Please click on the following link to access the map and locations of historical signage sites on St. Joseph Island:
