Georgian Bay Township Historical Society

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The Georgian Bay Township Historical Society was incorporated in 1995 with a mission to: “Preserve and properly display artefacts relative to the history of the area
and to encourage and promote education in the history of the community.”

06/23/2026
Our mission is to preserve and properly display artifacts relative to our local history. "This newest installation has b...
06/23/2026

Our mission is to preserve and properly display artifacts relative to our local history.
"This newest installation has been a labour of love," says Naomi Emmett, team coordinator, "with so many tasks accomplished, from gathering artifacts, sweeping and scrubbing, restoring furniture, creating artistic displays, hanging and installing shelving, customizing fabrics, and then lighting it all up for everyone to see."
Pictured here: Hazel Armstrong and Naomi Emmett. Photo credit: Segbay Chamber of Commerce and Tourism

Take a tour virtually through our heritage park.
06/22/2026

Take a tour virtually through our heritage park.

​The park is named for the Edmund Bressette family, as one of the founding pioneer families of the area.  The name is sometimes spelled "Bresette". 

The Russell Store Project, our latest initiativeClick on the link below from our website .
06/22/2026

The Russell Store Project, our latest initiative

Click on the link below from our website .

The lush forests of the Georgian Bay region were valued resources for the lumber boom of the 19th century.  In 1873 Georgian Bay Lumber Company built a saw mill at the mouth of the Severn River, boosting the economy and population of Port Severn. 

More photos from today's Pioneer Day event, on till 4:00
06/20/2026

More photos from today's Pioneer Day event, on till 4:00

Pioneer Day is waiting for you😊 See you at The Bressette Homestead Heritage Park!
06/20/2026

Pioneer Day is waiting for you😊 See you at The Bressette Homestead Heritage Park!

06/20/2026

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45 Lone Pine Road
Port Severn, ON
L0K1S0

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