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Historic Métis Home Moved for Museum in Ontario
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What Happened?
An 1834 Métis home near Georgian Bay has been moved for a heritage museum. Sold for $2, the Labatte House weighs 75,000 pounds and is now at Balm Beach.
Key points
- The Labatte House was built in 1834 and is believed to be Ontario's oldest surviving Métis home.
- The house was sold for a symbolic price of $2 to the Métis Nation of Ontario.
- It was moved from Thunder Beach to Balm Beach using a barge.
- Plans for the site include a museum dedicated to Indigenous and Métis history.
- Restoration work is expected to begin in spring 2027.
Key insights
- The relocation of the Labatte House could enhance cultural awareness of Métis history in Ontario.
- This project may lead to increased tourism in the Balm Beach area.
- The museum could serve as an educational resource for future generations.
Why it matters
The move helps preserve a rare historical structure significant to Métis heritage.
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Métis Nation of Ontario· OrganizationLabatte House· LocationGeorgian Bay· LocationThunder Beach· LocationBalm Beach· Location
Source
Times of India
