Events

As 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. What was it really like to live and work in the 19th century? Experience traditional farming techniques, demonstrated through the growing of heirloom vegetables and raising of heritage livestock breeds. Ornamental gardens throughout the village feature flora fashionable in the Victorian era. Weavers,

Treat Mom to Mother’s day at the Village!

The arrival of spring and Queen Victoria’s birthday were both reasons to celebrate in Canadian communities in the 1860’s. The Queen's Birthday was widely recognized as an important national holiday by the 1860's. The Queen's Birthday presented a chance to get outdoors after a long winter and to celebrate the blessings of monarchy. Traditionally, the Queen's Birthday was an appropriate time for the regular military and sedentary militia (non-uniformed civilian men of the local area) to muster, patriotic speeches, parades, and sporting and athletic demonstrations. Queen Victoria was born May

In rural Upper Canada, livestock such as sheep were important for many families. Sheep were relatively easy to care for, grazing in pastures in the summer and hay in the winter. Sheep were beneficial in many ways. There wool could be used to create clothing and textiles, sheep not needed for herd development could be sold or used as meat, and the manure was vital in maintaining soil for crops. Sheep were also used by farmers in an informal barter economy, being exchanged and used for credit, or sold. In

Celebrate at Upper Canada Village! Join us as we celebrate as we celebrate National Indigenous History Month and Indigenous Peoples Day. We're proud to welcome Kaneratiio (D.J.) White, Cultural Educator, along with The Rise Up Traditional Singers and Dancers of the Akwesasne Mohawk Territory for a vibrant celebration of Haudenosaunee culture through traditional songs and dances. Experience the heartbeat of Indigenous traditions as this talented group shares the stories, songs, and dances passed down through generations - honouring the rich heritage and ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples. Key InformationWe invite

Treat Dad to Father’s Day at the Village! Free Admission to the Village for all fathers.

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.

Friday, August 1st, 2025 Join us at Upper Canada Village for a day of reflection, education, and celebration of Emancipation Day. This significant event commemorates the historic abolition of slavery in the British Empire in 1834 and honours the enduring journey towards resilience and triumphs of Black communities, and equality and justice. All are welcome to attend. Crysler Hall is the central location for the speeches and the entertainment. Schedule Time Event 10:45 AMDrum and Dance: Sankofa Cultural Troupe 11:00 AMWelcome by Black History Program Officer, Obasola 11:05 AMShort Address

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,

Special all day programming will bring to life a fantastic variety of 19th-century song, dance and instrumental music. Tune in to music performed, consumed and composed in pre-confederation Canada, take part in an old-fashioned singing school and try your hand (and feet!) at a 19th century dance.

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. All-Day Activities* 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

Mark Your Calendars Mark your calendars for a weekend like no other – Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, will transport you back in time to a dazzling 1860s Fall Fair Weekend at Upper Canada Village.  But wait, there’s more! This will be the last weekend of programming, so you won’t want to miss a single moment of the magic! Perfect For All Ages You’ll get to see farm animals, agricultural and dairy products, vegetables, flowers, and fine arts. And don’t miss our Village Fair treats! Fresh apples and