Petrolia Discoveryin-person Doors Open Lambton County

  • In-person
  • 2024 theme: Adaptive reuse
  • Guided tours available
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
  • Photography allowed
Petrolia Discovery

Visit Petrolia Discovery and take a guided tour through the only 1860s operating oil field in the world that’s open to the public. Don’t miss the Fitzgerald Rig. In continuous service since 1903, this mechanical marvel still serves as a power source to oil wells connected by a jerker line. Experience this historical working oil field in person!

Contact info

4281 Discovery Line
Petrolia, Ontario
E-mail: welsh_liz@hotmail.com
https://www.petroliadiscovery.org

Architecture

Year built: 1903
Building type:AttractionCommercial
Architect: Frederick Ardell Fitzgerald

Dates/hours open

Sep 28, 10:00am - Sep 28, 04:00pm

Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.