Attractions
Visual Art Galleries
Art Gallery of Sudbury Located in Bell Mansion, 251 John Street 675-4871 Two main display spaces generates exhibitions that showcase the work of local, national and international artists. The gallery is housed in the historic Bell Mansion, former home of lumber magnate William J. Bell. www.artsudbury.org Acorn Gallery of Oryst Sawchuk 198 Oak Street 674-9633 An artist doing retrospective work in various media and more recently with pen and ink/watercolour drawings of Sudbury regional scenes and landmarks.
Artists on Elgin 168 Elgin Street Downtown 674-0415 www.artistsonelgin.ca
B Creative 2354 Long Lake Road 522-1221
Don Johnston 692-3901 Don Johnston offers an extensive selection of unique, evocative nature photographs to the discerning nature photography buyer. Browse his galleries of stock nature subjects that include: wildlife-birds, animals, landscapes and abstracts.
Edwards Studio and Art Gallery RR 1, Kagawong, Manitoulin Island (866) 282-0360 www.edwards-artstudios.com
Gordon Drysdale 693-1317 By appointment www.gordondrysdale.com
Stopciati Gallery 153 Applegrove St. 673-4443 Features original paintings, limited and open edition reproductions of the Rainbow and Bluewater Country by John Stopciati. www.johnstopciati.com
La Galerie du Nouvel Ontario 174 Elgin Street 673-4927 Contemporary art in an experimental matter, featuring works by regional and provincial artists. www.gn-o.org
Lampinen Fine Art & Custom Framing 1350 Regent Street South 522-8068 susanlampinen.scarf.ca Linda Mullola 1529 Sunnyside Road 523-2195 By appointment www.artistsincanada.com/mullola/ Mining Art Gallery of Sudbury 1375 Regent Street 522-6599 The Mining Art Gallery of Sudbury’s goal is to spread awareness of and preserve the mining culture.
Neon Raven Art Gallery 53 Corbiere Road M’Chigeeng, Manitoulin Island, (866) 377-0688 Works by Carl Beam, Ann Beam and Anongonse Beam. www.neonravenartgallery.com Northern Ontario Art Association A group of 14 independent art clubs, representing more than 350 artists, spread over the vast geographical area of Northern Ontario. www.noaa.ca.
Peter Mihaichuk The Dark Art of Peter Mihaichuk, online gallery at www.mihaichuk.com
Sudbury Paint and Custom Framing 164 Elgin Street 675-7493
Zombie Portraits By artist Rob Sacchetto. www.zombieportraits.com
Major Attractions
Sudbury Downs Harness Racing Bonin Road, Chelmsford 855-9001 You’ll be caught up in the live action of harness racing. Bet on the track favourite, take a chance on a long-shot or just come out for the racing fun. Racing every Wednesday and Saturday night, until New Year’s. www.sudburydowns.com
Slots at Sudbury Downs Bonin Road, Chelmsford, 855-7164 Sudbury Racetrack Slots Over 300 slot machines operated and managed by Ontario Lottery and Gaming. Open 24 hours a day 7 days a week. www.olg.ca
Dynamic Earth/The Big Nickel Big Nickel Mine Road 522-3701 Open March to October, this Earth sciences centre offers visitors the unique experience of visiting a simulated underground mine. www.dynamicearth.ca
Science North/IMAX Theatre 100 Ramsey Lake Road 522-3701 Is renowned for a fun and friendly approach to science education. www.sciencenorth.ca
Grotto of Lourdes Shrine 271 Van Horne Street 674-1947 A religious shrine, where countless visitors have found an inspirational oasis for meditation and reflection. www.grottosudbury.ca
Sudbury Mining Heritage Sculpture Bell Park This sculpture recognizes the significant contribution that miners have made to the Sudbury community. www.roadsideattractions.ca/smhs.htm
Spirit of 83 Corner of Paris Street and Brady Street Bronze sculpture commissioned to celebrate Sudbury’s 1983 Centennial.
Museums
Anderson Farm Museum Regional Road 24, Lively, 692-4448 Discover the history of the Town of Walden: Creighton Mine, dairy farming, Finnish immigrants and life in the first three decades of the 20th century. May to September, Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.sudburymuseums.ca
Centre Franco-Ontarien de Folklore 1169 Dollard Street, 675-8986 Founded in 1972 by Father Germain Lemieux, the Centre franco-ontarien of folklore features an impressive variety of historical articles and the world’s largest collection of franco-ontarien historical books, documents, songs and tales. www.cfof.on.ca
Copper Cliff Museum 26 Balsam Street, Copper Cliff, 692-4448 Offers fun, visual learning for anyone interested in finding out more about mining in the Sudbury area. Closed during the winter. www.sudburymuseums.ca
Flour Mill Heritage Museum 245 St. Charles, 692-4448 Housed in a log cabin, the museum’s collection includes antique furniture, early tools, weapons and farm implements. June to September, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. www.sudburymuseums.ca
Musee Rayside Balfour 239 Montee Principale, Trillium Centre, Azilda, 692-4448 The museum contains artifacts depicting the prosperous agriculture life in the ”valley.” The museum has an active exhibit program and a collection of books written by local authors. By appointment only. www.sudburymuseums.ca
Military Museum 333 Riverside Drive, 675-7052 Appointment only.
Northern Ontario Railroad Museum and Heritage Centre 26 Bloor, Capreol, 858-5050 Discover the importance of the railroad and its impact on the local lumber and mining industries and explore the local history of Capreol. www.northernontariorailroadmuseum.ca/
Sudbury Regional Police Museum Greater Sudbury Police Service Headquarters, 190 Brady Street 675-9171, ext. 2635. The museum displays the origins, growth and development of law enforcement in the Sudbury region through the use of artifacts, photographs and documents. www.police.sudbury.on.ca/museum.php
Snowmobile Museum 112 Fielding Road 682-4463
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