Events

Upper Canada Village's more than 40 heritage buildings and winding roads through a pastoral landscape provide a perfect setting for a visual tour through time.  Your group of 15 or more can enjoy the beauty and serenity of the Village during the off-season, as a Village guide leads an informative and scenic walking tour along the Village streets. Reserved groups by reservation only.

Visitors on the autism spectrum or with sensory processing difficulties will have a fun, enjoyable learning experience in a comfortable and accepting environment. The sensory accommodations will include schedule and itinerary suggestions, quiet spaces, hands-on opportunities and gentle social interactions with Village staff.

The Battle of Crysler's Farm Re-enactment returns on the weekend of July 16th and 17th. Step into the authentically recreated camps of the British and American army during the War of 1812. Meet period craftspeople, artisans and sutlers who come together to create a large display of living military history. Watch re-enactment battles near the Battle of Crysler’s Farm Memorial Building, next door to Upper Canada Village. This event is hosted by the Friends of the Crysler's Farm Battlefield.

Brought To You By The Haunted Walk We will lead you through the darkened pioneer village, sharing chilling tales about Upper Canada’s darker history and the ghosts that may still linger in some of the buildings on-site today. This unique opportunity to see Upper Canada Village after the lights go out will only be available on select days this summer. Although most of the experience is outdoors, you will be able to peek inside a few of our favourite haunted buildings along the way. As this tour often sells out,

Visit the special exhibit set up at the Aultsville Train Station by volunteers from the Ontario East British Home Child Family. Between 1869 and 1940s, over 100,000 children from the British Isles were sent to Canada to work as indentured labourers in the homes and farms of this country. These children are known as British Home Children, and many came to Eastern Ontario. This is your opportunity to find out more about British Home Children through stories and artifacts. Located at 13480 Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry County Road 2, Morrisburg,

Thank you for being a part of our event. See you in 2024! Take an after-dark tour through a spectacular outdoor exhibit of over 7,000 artistically designed and hand carved pumpkins. This multi-award-winning event takes visitors through a mesmerizing world of illuminated pumpkins, all beautifully displayed in a myriad of eclectic themes along the streets and paths of Upper Canada Village’s historic landscape. New exhibits are added each year. Harvest dining, plus seasonal treats, shopping, and kids play stations add to the experience. Open select nights from late September through

Open Nightly until Saturday, January 6th! Bundle up for an evening stroll through this picture-perfect postcard setting! Over one million lights adorn the heritage buildings, trees, and fences of Upper Canada Village creating a one-of-a-kind magical backdrop for its annual Alight at Night Festival - a true winter wonderland! Pommier Horse Drawn Carriage Ride Now sold out for the season. Book a Carriage Ride Miniature Train Ride We're celebrating the return of the life-sized, colourfully lit toy train to Alight at Night Festival! Picture this: a dazzling train, adorned with twinkling

One of the largest living-history museums in Canada, Upper Canada Village invites guests to step back in time to 1866 and experience rural village life. The Village offers an immersive experience with more than 40 historic buildings, traditional trades, farming, music and 19th century social life. Upper Canada Village opens to guests starting May 4, 2024.

Treat Mom to Mother’s day at the Village!

Get ready to celebrate Queen Victoria's birthday in grand style at Upper Canada Village on Sunday, May 21st! Sing along to the classic anthem "God Save the Queen" and be captivated by historical patriotic speeches that will transport you back in time. You'll see grand military manoeuvres’, lace up for the 1860s athletic games, watch the Village’s “Queen” in action (a hand-pumped fire engine), and enjoy a piece of birthday cake.

How does wool go from keeping a sheep warm to making wool sweaters? Drop in at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about sheep shearing as the farm staff shear the Village flock by hand. Then, visit the McDiarmid Home and Asselstine’s water-powered Woollen Factory to learn more about the washing of fleece, carding, spinning and weaving by hand and using the latest 1860s machinery.