Visitor Activities

Transport yourself to the 1920s – Stroll down the streets of the village exploring at your own pace. The village is an open-air museum on a 10-acre site that represents at typical tram-stop community. Period costumed townsfolk welcome visitors and give demonstrations in the homes, businesses and shops. Popular stops include the blacksmith, the print shop, the garden at the farmhouse, and the General Store.


Enjoy the elegance of the recently restored Interurban #1223 tram. It is part of the area’s rich public transportation history. An exciting must for every visitor is a whirl on the historic 1912 CW Parker Carousel. Rides are accompanied by music from a 1925 Wurlitzer band organ.


Amenities include picnic tables, a gift shop, and an ice-cream parlour which offers a menu for light meals and snacks. The site is wheelchair accessible.


Special Events, Heritage Programs, Walking Tours
The museum is open seasonally for the general public and year-round for pre-booked tours. Special events include a Village Scavenger Hunt, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Fall Fair & Heritage Christmas.


2011 Summer Displays
Take a virtual journey through the museum’s 40-year history, using photography and images. Follow the photo-stories of many of the heritage buildings now on site and the restoration projects that keep them in good repair. Put ourself in the picture - bring your cameras to take your picture in a 1971 Living Room, complete with shag rug and favourite 1971 LPs. Also, a special traveling exhibit, CPR Magic Lantern Slides: 1885-1930, is presented in Stride Studios.


Open Garage - on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons our volunteers open the vintage car garage.
Canadian Costume Society - recreation of a 1924 wedding; complete with wedding costumes, a photographer with a vintage camera, and wedding decorations.
Footlight Theatre - Vaudeville Shows every Sunday starting June 19.

Meeting Facilities