Know the Ropes
News and articles from the Great Lakes Museum
Know the Ropes
Museum News and Stories
Peter Glynn
Peter has been the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kingston General Hospital; Assistant Deputy Minister, Health Canada; and Associate Deputy Minister, Saskatchewan Health. Upon retirement from KGH, he continued his work in health services as a consultant...
Tim Jamieson
Tim Jamieson is an experienced professional with a career in the Federal public service, primarily with Correctional Services Canada. After graduating from Algonquin College with a Certificate in Architectural Technology, Tim began his career with Public Works Canada....
Gillian Watters
Gillian Watters is a strategic leader with over 30 years of experience in policy development, governance, and board leadership across the employment and community sectors. She has served as Chair and Director on numerous boards, including Kingston Economic Development...
Anita Mercier
Development Officer With over 40 years successful business development experience in both profit and not-for-profit organizations, Anita contributes to the organization through raising funds supporting restoration and preservation projects at the Great Lakes Museum,...
Tour Guide (Fall 2025) – Job Posting
Tour Guide (Fall 2025) THIS JOB POSTING IS NOW CLOSED The Great Lakes Museum’s mission is to inspire an enduring connection to the maritime heritage of Kingston and the Great Lakes. We do this through interactive galleries, educational programs, guided tours, and...
Great lakes museum announces new board chair
Great Lakes Museum Announces New Board Chair FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 13, 2024 Great Lakes Museum Announces New Board Chair Kingston, Ontario – On September 15, 2024, Kelly Pope-Wiley was elected board chair for the Great Lakes Museum. At a time of great...
Claire Notman
Visitor Experience Manager Claire Notman is an educator with 10+year of experience in public and community education. She is a graduate of Queen’s University, Faculty of Education specializing in History, English and special education. Most recently, she was the...
How Much of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is True?
How Much of “The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald” is True?
Word from the Chair – Spring/Summer 2023
Spring-Summer 2023 update from the Chair of the Museum, Chris West.
News From The Yard – 2022, reflecting on our first year home
Reflecting on our first year home at 55 Ontario St.
Word from the Chair – 2022, A Year in Review
Spring-Summer 2022 update from the Chair of the Museum, Chris West.
The Bermuda Triangle of the Great Lakes
The mystery of Lake Michigan





