Welcome to Founders'

Check back often for updates and new pictures as we continue to grow the website as we grow as an Organization under the vision of our late founder, Fred Goodfellow. We hope you bookmark our site and visit us often! Enjoy!

Please stand by as we continue to grow and update this new website!

"Come Touch History" in this unique Northwestern Ontario Pioneer Village.

Drop in at the General Store and look through the newly arrived catalogues, visit the shops and chat with the residents while they wait for the train. Recall the memories of a one-room school and spend a quiet moment in the church.

Pay a visit at the home and you can even help do the laundry.

The carpenter, cobbler and even the blacksmith welcome you to their business establishments. The printer has opened his newspaper office. Whether your interest lies in antique cars, tractors, farm equipment, engines or motors it is all here.

The perfect end to your visit! Relax and enjoy great home cooking in the tearoom.

The Pioneer Village is located on Hwy. 61. Just a short distance from the City of Thunder Bay. Simply drive down Hwy. 61 and turn on to Gillespie Road. Watch for the big white and blue signs. Click here for a map

PLEASE NOTE: Telephone Upgrades in Progress

We are currently in the process of upgrading our phone system at our Corporate Office within the Thunder Bay Centre of Change (Former Hillcrest High School) - Please click on "Contact Us" for extensions until the IVR is fully programmed so that we can receive your call. Our apologies for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience during this upgrade to serve you better. - Founders' Admin Team

Opening Day: Tuesday May 22, 2012...

Due to a series of unfortunate events we have no choice but to cancel our first ever "Spring Off Season" and apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused. We will Open this season on Tuesday May 22, 2012 and opperate10am-6pm Tuesday to Saturday (Closed Sunday's, Monday's and ALL Holidays)

HOT OFF THE PRESS... Tea Room Re-Opens

We are pleased to announce the re-openeing of the Village Tea Room for the upcoming season!

Hours will be: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. (Only on Days that the Community Hall is not rented)

* Please always check our calendar (Click Events) from the navigation bar to check if the Tea Room is Open. *

We talked a bit about menu last night and have decided we will serve soup and sandwiches, muffins and scones and will feature delectable Deserts from Grinning Belly! - Tea Room will open for the season along with the museum site.