Olde Gaol building to undergo renovations

The Olde Gaol building that hosts the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, will be undergoing significant repairs over the next several months. The repairs are to restore the building envelope of this iconic heritage building. Construction will begin this month and is expected to be finished in May 2026.

Project Scope:

• Masonry repairs and repointing of mortar
• Replacing four windows with heritage windows
• Refinishing of existing wood door facing Victoria Street
• Wood soffit repairs
• Partial roofing replacement
• Removal of existing wood ramp and replacing with accessible compliant concrete ramp

During this time temporary entrances to the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives may be used as the work takes place in different areas around the building. The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives will remain operational throughout the duration of work.

Kawartha Lakes has taken on this project to restore this historically significant building. Keeping it functional for occupants and visitors for many more years to come.