Seven Oaks House Museum, House museum in West Kildonan, Canada.
Seven Oaks House Museum is a house museum in Winnipeg displaying a two-story log building made from oak logs that represents typical 1850s settlement homes in Manitoba. The structure contains original furnishings, household items, and personal belongings that document how residents lived during that era.
The house was built between 1851 and 1853 following the arrival of Scottish settler John Inkster in 1821. Inkster later served in the Council of Assiniboia, playing a role in the governance of the early settlement.
The house displays how European settlers lived and worked in 19th-century Manitoba, with original furnishings and household items that show daily routines. Walking through the rooms gives you a sense of family life and domestic work during the early period of the region.
The museum is located on Mac Street in West Kildonan and operates during the warmer months from May through September. Visitors should expect limited parking on-site and can explore the grounds on foot at their own pace.
On the property stands Inkster's General Store, the oldest remaining building in Winnipeg, which dates back to the 1820s. This store documents the early trading activities in the region and shows how settlers organized their supply needs.
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