Bowmanville Attractions
The small town of Bowmanville was at one time a mill town and now is home to a natural harbor, a horticultural center and Mosport Park.
Bowmanville Museum
The Bowmanville Museum features displays of Victorian costume and a doll collection. Located in mid 19th C Italianate styled house, the home also displays period furnishings.
Clarington Museums and Archives / Bowmanville Museum
37 Silver Street, Box 188
Bowmanville, ON L1C3K9
Canada
37 Silver Street, Box 188
Bowmanville, ON L1C3K9
Canada
Phone 1 (905) 623-2734
Fax 1 (905) 623-5684
Hours
April 1 to December 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always opened on:
Canada Day (July 1)
Civic Holiday - ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NWT (Canada) (1st Monday, August )
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
Civic Holiday - ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NWT (Canada) (1st Monday, August )
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
Always closed on:
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Bowmanville Zoological Park
The Bowmanville Zoo was opened in 1919 making it the oldest zoo in Canada. The zoo covers 45 acres and features a wide variety of animals. Camel and elephant rides are available.
All values are in Canada Dollars
Bowmanville Zoo
340 King Street East
Bowmanville, ON L1C3K5
Canada
340 King Street East
Bowmanville, ON L1C3K5
Canada
Phone 1 (905) 623-5655
Fax 1 (905) 623-0957
Hours
May 1 to June 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
July 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
October 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Adult | $ 14.22 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 11.64 |
| Students | $ 11.64 |
| Child 12 & under | $ 8.62 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Darlington Nuclear Generating Station
The Darlington Nuclear Generating Station in Bowmanville provides approximately 20 percent of Ontario's power. Interactive displays, literature and an orientation videotape are offered at the Information Center.
The Waterfront Trail is also open to visitors.
The Waterfront Trail is also open to visitors.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | 8:30 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Canada Day (July 1)
Civic Holiday - ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NWT (Canada) (1st Monday, August )
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - Canada (2nd Monday, October )
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Canada Day (July 1)
Civic Holiday - ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, NB, NWT (Canada) (1st Monday, August )
Labor Day - Canada (1st Monday, September)
Thanksgiving - Canada (2nd Monday, October )
Remembrance Day / 1918 Armistice Day (November 11)
New Year's Eve (December 31)
Day after Christmas, St Stephen's Day, Boxing Day (December 26)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas Eve - Christian (December 24)
Good Friday - Christian (Apr 06)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Victoria Day - Canada (May 21)
Easter Monday - Christian (Apr 09)
Tyrone Mill
The Tyrone Mill in Bowmanville is one of Canada's oldest water powered mills. The complex includes a saw mill, a cider mill and a flour mill.