| Established | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Location | Valleyview Drive, Bancroft, Ontario, Canada |
| Director | Chris Houston |
| Website | canadianpeacemuseum.ca |
The Canadian Peace Museum is a non profit institution and registered charity based in Bancroft, Ontario.[1]
Building and design
The museum occupies a two-floor 8,000 square-foot building on Valleyview Drive, Bancroft.[2] The building was given to the museum by the North Hastings Community Trust in September 2005.[1] The Museum Planners Group undertook the design of the museum.[3] Renovations to open the museum were ongoing in April 2026[4] and are supported by donors including Canadian Friends Service Committee.[5]
Activities
The museum hosts a events, a community garden, and the annual Stories of Peace Awards.[6] A partial opening is planned for 2026.[7] The museum is led by Chris Houston.[8]
References
- ^ MacCaull, Angus (2026-02-18). "Canada’s new peace museum takes root in rural Ontario". Broadview (magazine). Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ^ Fisher, Robert. "Peace museum in Bancroft takes a big step". Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ^ DeJong, Julia (22 August 2025). "Design of Canadian Peace Museum underway in Bancroft". MyBancroftNow
- ^ DeJong, Julia (20 April 2026). "Renovations have started at Canadian Peace Museum". MyBancroftNow
- ^ "Peace Museum receives $10,000 donation". Bancroft this Week. 2026-01-07. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ^ Houston, Chris (2026-02-02). "Canada needs a museum to promote peace". Quaker Concern. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ^ "Peace Museum renovations gain momentum along with urgency of its mission". Bancroft this Week. 2025-12-10. Retrieved 2026-05-09.
- ^ Marquis, Mélanie (2024-04-01). "La paix aura-t-elle son musée au Canada ?" (in fr-CA). La Presse. Retrieved 2026-05-09.