"We keep the history of Bobcaygeon alive."

The history of Bobcaygeon is preserved by the Boyd Gallery which was established in 1984. The foundation owns and maintains the historic Boyd Building which originally was the Boyd Lumber office.

The Foundation

  • promotes the preservation of this historic building and site, its artifacts and archival material
  • houses the Bobcaygeon Library, The Boyd Gallery, and The Boyd Heritage Museum
  • publishes a bi-annual newsletter, "The Boyd Papers"
  • stages fundraising events to support the Foundation such as, book sales, antiques & collectibles shows.
  • provides information about local history through presentations and out-reach programmes
  • has developed the Boyd Heritage Museum to interpret the lives and enterprises of the Mossom Boyd family from the 1830s
  • provides volunteers for the Museum and special events - operates an Art Gallery for local artists to display their work
  • provides a place for cultural and heritage education and events.
We are always looking for new members to join our team of volunteers. If you have an interest in the Bobcaygeon community and its history please contact us

Museum Volunteer Staff A. Sheila Boyd Foundation

Boyd Heritage Museum Archives

Larry Weiler

Chair

Barbara McFadzen

Collections

Norm Oliver

Vice Chair

Pat Smith

Exhibits

Norm Oliver

Secretary

Diane Welborn

Marketing

Treasurer

Sharon Carter

Office Admin

Debbi Smith

Director

Joyce Bryon

Property

Barb McFadzen

Director

Isobel Oliver

Director

Sharon Strub

Director

Carolyn Warren

Director

Ruth McIssac

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Our Location

21 Canal Street East
PO Box 1221
Bobcaygeon, Ontario
K0M 1A0
T: 705-738-9482
F: 705-738-0918

Hours of Operation

July & August
Daily 10 am - 4 pm

May & June & September
Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 3 pm

Closed for the Season
October to April

Entrance Fee

Our heritage museum and foundation is supported by donations.

2013 Boyd Gallery Schedule

January 2013

Margaret Franklin Creations
Carousel Horses/Quilts

February 2013

Juried Photography Show

March 2013

Mallory By Design
J. Van Rolfe

April 2013

J. Van Rolfe
Mallory By Design

May 2013

Walter & Peggy Cracknell

June 2013

Elaine Fritz
Paintings and Carving

July 2013

Megan & Pascale
Photo and Portraits

August 2013

Ben Edwards

September 2013

Norman Craig

October 2013

J. Van Rolfe
Mallory By Design

November 2013

Mallory By Design
J. Van Rolfe

December 2013

Peggy Colman

January 2014

Peggy Colman