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Upper Canada Village is an open-air museum in Morrisburg, Ontario, Canada, recreating rural English Canadian life in 1866.

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What's on here

Why go

  • Explore more than 40 historic buildings.
  • See PumpkInferno on select nights from October 2 to October 31 and Alight at Night on select nights from November 27 to January 2.

Don't miss

  • Flour millingWatch flour being ground.Grist-mill
  • Wool spinningWatch wool being spun.Woollen mill
  • Blacksmith at workWatch a blacksmith at work.Blacksmith shop

Know before you go

  • Pets are allowed during the main programming season, but not inside historic buildings or at special events.

What's inside

  • Historic homes and farms.
  • A tinsmith’s workshop, cabinetmaker’s workshop, cooperage, bakery and cheese-maker.
  • Village gardens featuring plants commonly grown in summer.

With kids

  • Willard’s Hotel has a kids’ menu.
  • The entrance gift shop sells toys and books on heritage and craft techniques.

Tips for your visit

  • Buy tickets online through the village website.

Interesting facts3

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  1. The village also has a working sawmill.

    Upper Canada Village - Wikipedia
  2. 1973

    The 1973 film The Adventures of Tom Sawyer was shot entirely at the village.

    Upper Canada Village - Wikipedia
  3. 2013

    The 2013 documentary Tell the World was filmed here with local actors including Tommie-Amber Pirie.

    Upper Canada Village - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The Seaway project permanently flooded ten nearby communities known as The Lost Villages. Historic buildings relocated from those communities formed the museum’s foundation.

  1. 1813The Battle of Crysler’s Farm was fought on land later submerged by the Seaway project; a memorial beside the museum commemorates it.
  2. 1958Construction of Upper Canada Village began as part of the St. Lawrence Seaway project’s heritage preservation plan.
  3. 1961The village opened to the public.

How to get there

  • Parking13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg, Ontario. Free on-site parking.
  • CarFLO electric vehicle charging stations operate on site around the clock.

Accessibility

  • Step-free entry All buildings have first-floor wheelchair access via ramps, including Harvest Barn and Willard’s Hotel. iPads show inaccessible second floors.
  • Toilet Accessible washrooms are available at several locations around the site.
  • Parking 15 accessible spaces are beside admissions; the farthest is about 95 metres away.
  • Wheelchair loans Available at admissions on a first-come basis.
  • Braille information Information sheets can be requested at admissions on arrival.

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Where
13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg

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Questions and answers

Can I visit the Upper Canada Village gift shop without visiting the museum?

The gift shop at the village entrance is open to the general public.

What does the Upper Canada Village shop pantry sell?

It sells teas, spices, jams and marinades.

How can I contact Upper Canada Village?

Call +1 800-437-2233.

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