Discovery Centre - Providence Bay

Discovery Centre - Providence Bay Part of the Harbour Centre in Providence Bay, showcasing local ecology and history. Open during July and August.

09/03/2026

We are closed for the season. Thanks for visiting and making it a great summer!

What a summer of fun at the Discovery Centre! ☀️🐸From fun beach games and rock painting to becoming stream detectives an...
08/26/2026

What a summer of fun at the Discovery Centre! ☀️🐸

From fun beach games and rock painting to becoming stream detectives and creating beaded keychains, our Wednesdays were filled with creativity, learning and lots of smiles!

A big thank you to everyone who joined us and made each activity so much fun. We loved spending our summer Wednesdays with you and can’t wait for another season of fun, discovery and learning in 2027!

Join us for our last Wednesday youth activity of the summer season! We’ll be creating colourful raised salt art! This is...
08/24/2026

Join us for our last Wednesday youth activity of the summer season! We’ll be creating colourful raised salt art!

This is a wonderful opportunity for children to get creative, try a fun hands-on art technique and make their own unique piece to take home!

📅 Wednesday, August 26, 2026
⏰ 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
📍 Discovery Centre - 24 Mutchmor Street, Providence Bay

Everyone is welcome!

Are you're looking for something to do today? Stop by the Discovery Centre in Providence Bay! Friends of Manitoulin Turt...
08/24/2026

Are you're looking for something to do today?
Stop by the Discovery Centre in Providence Bay!

Friends of Manitoulin Turtles and the Manitoulin Nature Club are visiting from 10 am - 2 pm with interactive displays and plenty of information about our local wildlife and environment. 🐢🦋

Come by, say hi, and possibly learn something new!

Join us at the Discovery Centre on Monday, August 24, as we welcome the Friends of Manitoulin Turtles and the Manitoulin...
08/21/2026

Join us at the Discovery Centre on Monday, August 24, as we welcome the Friends of Manitoulin Turtles and the Manitoulin Nature Club!

They will have information booths set up with lots of resources on our local wildlife and environment. There will also be fun craft opportunities for youth to enjoy!

📅 Monday, August 24, 2026
⏰ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 Discovery Centre - 24 Mutchmor Street, Providence Bay

Stop by and say hi! Everyone is welcome!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Discovery Centre on Monday to learn about Providence Bay’s Indigenous history...
08/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Discovery Centre on Monday to learn about Providence Bay’s Indigenous history with Alan Corbiere and the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation.

It was a wonderful afternoon filled with stories, knowledge and fascinating information about Providence Bay and other communities across Manitoulin Island. A special thank you to Alan, Shaelynn and Charlotte for sharing their time and knowledge with us! Miigwech! 🫶

On your mark, get set, GO! Join us today at the Discovery Centre for a fun morning of games on the Providence Bay Beach!...
08/19/2026

On your mark, get set, GO! Join us today at the Discovery Centre for a fun morning of games on the Providence Bay Beach!

📅 Wednesday, August 19th, 2026
⏰ 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
📍 Discovery Centre - 24 Mutchmor St., Providence Bay

It’s a great opportunity for children and families to get active and enjoy some friendly competition with potato sack, egg on a spoon, and three-legged races! 🏁🏅

For more information:
📧 [email protected]
☎️ 705-377-5025

We have a new Animal Ambassador! This is our crayfish named “Toejam". While he maybe be small, his pincer’s put out 2.2 ...
08/14/2026

We have a new Animal Ambassador!
This is our crayfish named “Toejam". While he maybe be small, his pincer’s put out 2.2 pounds of force which is 100 times his body weight!

Join us at the Discovery Centre on Monday, August 17, as we welcome Alan Corbiere and the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation for...
08/13/2026

Join us at the Discovery Centre on Monday, August 17, as we welcome Alan Corbiere and the Ojibwe Cultural Foundation for a special presentation exploring the Indigenous history of Providence Bay.

This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the rich history and culture of our local area.

📅 Monday, August 17, 2026
⏰ 1:00–2:30 p.m.
📍 Discovery Centre, 24 Mutchmor Street, Providence Bay

Everyone is welcome to attend!

We have some new animal ambassadors at the centre! 🥳 Meet our new Green Frogs, Chungus and Pygmy! Come meet them and say...
08/12/2026

We have some new animal ambassadors at the centre! 🥳

Meet our new Green Frogs, Chungus and Pygmy!

Come meet them and say hi at the Discovery Centre in Providence Bay.

Address

Mutchmor Street
Providence Bay, ON
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Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm
Sunday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+17053775025

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