The Dionne Quintuplets Story

Over seventy years ago, the world was amazed by the birth of the Dionne Quintuplets on May 28, 1934, in nearby Corbeil. This amazement quickly turned to love for the five identical tiny girls, born to Oliva and Elzire Dionne. The Quint's combined weight at birth was only 13lbs. 6ozs. and they had to be kept in incubators for the first month of their lives. Their lungs were so small that diluted doses of rum were required daily to help the Quints breathe properly. It was a one in 57 million chance of giving birth to identical quintuplets and even less chance of them surviving, but the Dionne Quints did.

The Quints attracted 3 million visitors to North Bay and area during the peak of the depression. A whole new Quint industry sprang up and provided employment for thousands. The Quints helped millions of people feel happy during the depression and forget the hunger and unemployment for a moment.

The Museum

The Dionne Quints Museum is a not for profit institution, operated by the North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce, with the co-operation of Annette and Cecile Dionne. Housed in the original Dionne homestead, the museum contains many artifacts from the Quint's early days and their growing years. The museum is located in North Bay at Hwys. 11 & 17 at Seymour Street.  Inside, visitors can travel back more than seventy years to marvel at this miraculous event.

Hours of Operation

Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

July and August - Extended hours - 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM

Museum Rates

Adult: $3.50
Senior(60+)/Student(Ages 13 to 18): $3.00
Children(Ages 5 to 12): $2.00
Family (2 adults and dependant children): $10.00

(G.S.T. Included in all prices)

Please see the "Group Tour" page for details on our group rates.

Museum Members receive free museum admission.

Additional Services & Information

Located at Highways 11 & 17

1375 Seymour Street

• Travel Information
• Picnic Areas
• Public Washrooms
• Bus Parking
• Free Dumping Station (No Running Water)
• Wheelchair Accessible

For more information contact Amy:

Toll Free: 1-888-249-8998

Fax: 1-705-472-8027

Phone: 1-705-472-8480

1375 Seymour Street

North Bay, ON P1B 9V6

Canada