Scouting Museums in Canada

Explore the history of Scouting

Updated December 7, 2009

Canada has several museums focused on Scouting and Guiding

Belleville Scout-Guide Museum

Location: Sir James Whitney School, 350 Dundas Street West, Belleville, Ontario
Curator: Paul Deryaw, +1 613 966 2740
Archivist and Librarian: David Bentley, +1 613 968 7605
Guide Archivist: Betty Lalonde, +1 613 478 5231

The museum contains an extensive collection of Scout and Guide memorabilia from the Boer War to the present plus a large Scouting library. Tours are available by appointment.

Canadian Museum of Scouting

Location: Scouts Canada National Office, 1345 Baseline Road, Ottawa, Ontario
Phone: +1 613 224 5131
Curator: Alan Griffin, +1 613 828 6245

Exhibits include badges, photographs, paintings, equipment, books, and gifts from foreign Scout association. The focus is on the early days of Scouting in Canada and the United Kingdom.

Kingston Scout Musem

Location: 640 MacDonnell Street Kingston, Ontario
Curator: Bob Leggett

Niagara Scouting Museum

Location: 4377 4th Ave, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Curator: Tony Roberts, +1 905 354 6864

The museum contains a large display of badges, uniforms, and other items including items from the 8th World Jamboree 1955 held in nearby Niagara-on-the-Lake.

Scouts Canada Chinook Regional Museum & Archives, Calgary Site

Location: 2130 Brownsea Drive NW, Calgary, Alberta
Contact: Philippe Maurice, +1 888 321 4647

Scouts Canada Chinook Regional Museum & Archives, Lethbridge Site

Location: 217 12A Street South, Lethbridge, Alberta
Contact: Philippe Maurice, +1 888 321 4647