WELCOME! The Bayfield Historical
Society in the Village of Bayfield, Ontario, is dedicated to recording
and preserving our rich historical legacy for future generations. The
Historical Society discovers, collects, classifies, publishes and
presents materials concerning the history of Bayfield and its people.
Events
The Society holds regular monthly meetings, featuring
interesting speakers and topics, on the fourth Monday of each month at
7:30PM (February to November) at the Lion's Community Building at 6
Municipal Road in Bayfield.
What's New and This Month's Meeting:
At the June 28th meeting, Paul Carroll, a very well known and highly respected
area historian will be presenting the full story of the 'Wexford' one of
the great mystery ships of the Great Lakes that sank during the 'Great Storm
of 1913'. This presentation comes just after Paul's book on the Wexford will
be published.
The story of the Wexford, which sank about 10 miles west
of St. Joseph has special significance in Bayfield history. Many of the crew
member bodies washed ashore near here and some would have been brought to
our Archives Building because at that time it was a funeral parlour.
Historical Walking Tours:
During the summer, members of the Bayfield Historical Society lead informative
and liesurely walking tours through the village's Heritage district. Learn
about the history of the area, the ghosts, the fires and the fascinating
characters who helped make the village the wonderful place it is today.
The $5 fee for the walking tour is used to support our Archives.
Primary Fundraiser:
The Bayfield Historical Society's primary fundraiser is our annual
Collector Exhibition at the Community Center in the arena in April.
Helen MacLeod ll:
The society facilitates the preservation of the Bayfield
built, Helen MacLeod ll, the last sail powered commercial fishing boat
to work on the
Great Lakes.
The restoration of the Helen MacLeod can be
seen here . . .
Society Objectives:
In order to promote the education of Bayfield area residents of all
ages, the Society will discover, collect, classify and preserve any
material concerning the history of the area and its people. To hold
open meetings for the presentation of papers and discussions. To
publish local historical material.
The Archives Room,

The Archives Room, established in 1977 is housed in a historic
clapboard building that was built in 1893. It originally served as a
furniture/undertaker’s business. In 1929, it operated as a grocery
store and in the 1940’s, local fishermen used it to build, repair and
store their nets.
In 1964, Dorothy and Harold Ormand purchased and donated the
building for the community. It was moved to its present location at 20
Main Street North in Bayfield in 1977. It is open May to November,
Wednesday and Saturdays: 1-5PM
The Bayfield Archive’s mandate is to collect,
record and preserve local history. Collections include photos,
postcards, genealogy, cemetery records, maps and assessment rolls for
research
Charitable Donations
The Bayfield Historical Society is registered with the
Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) as a charitable corporation. The Society
issues tax receipts in line with Canadian Taxation guidelines for
donations, gifts and bequests of money, material assets and property
according to the conditions made by the donor. You can help support the
activities of the Historical society with your generous donations.
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