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Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. The event celebrates our special relationship with the noble Canadian Horse, first introduced to Canada in the 1600s (New France at the time). This well-attended three-day festival showcases riding, driving, and working horses with the help of our Village Interpreters and a variety of community partners.
Included in your Village admission.
📅 Dates: September 5, 6, & 7 2026🕚 Time: 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.📍 Location: Throughout Upper Canada Village
Note: Activities and times subject to change*
🔸10:30am – Capital Cowgirls Drill Team (Fairgrounds)🔸11:00am – Drag Saw demonstration (Ross Farm)🔸11:30am – Six-horse hitch demonstration by Ken Reid (Fairgrounds)🔸12:30pm – Historic Vehicle Presentation (Cook’s Livery)
🔸1:00pm – Introduction to Ojibwe Spirit Horses by Mādahòkì Farm (Loucks Farm)🔸1:30pm – Capital Cowgirls Drill Team (Fairgrounds)🔸2:00pm – Drag Saw demonstration (Ross Farm)🔸2:30pm – Threshing demonstration (Loucks Farm)🔸3:30pm – Introduction to Ojibwe Spirit Horses by Mādahòkì Farm (Loucks Farm)
♦️ Carryall rides (Loading in front of Cook’s Tavern)♦️ Tow Scow Rides (Behind Cook’s Tavern or Tenant Farm)♦️ Shire Horses with Brian McIntosh (Loucks Farm)♦️ Ojibwe Spirit Horses by Mādahòkì Farm (Loucks Farm)♦️ Rookie Riders Program – Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa Carleton (TROtt) ♦️ Historic Vehicles (Cook’s Livery)♦️ Horse-Drawn Farm Equipment (Loucks Farm)♦️ Saddle Exhibit by Chercheux de selles (Doctor’s Barn) ♦️ Plowing by Bob Jones (Schoolhouse) – SATURDAY & SUNDAY ONLY♦️ Brass Band (Crysler Hall) – 1:30pm – 3:30pm♦️ Wagon Rides by Ken Reid (Across from Crysler Hall) – 1:30pm – 4:30 pm
🔸 We will be giving the horses breaks throughout the day.
Follow the link below for specific details on submitting a quote for each of the performances and/or presenters being sought for this event.
This event is included in your Upper Canada Village daily programming admission.
Tickets are available for purchase online and purchasing tickets prior to arrival is highly recommended.