The Village at Black Creek

Travel back in time to the 1860s, when horse-drawn carriages bumbled down dirt roads and tradespeople crafted handmade items in small shops at The Village at Black Creek.

History comes to life at The Village through storytelling, immersive programs and hands-on activities. Whether you’re exploring the scenic grounds, discovering the hidden stories of real people from the past, or engaging with the creative programming, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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How to get to The Village at Black Creek

Location: 1000 Murray Ross Parkway, North York

By transit: The TTC provides subway service to Pioneer Village Station, a short 15-minute walk from the village. Connect to the TTC via GO Transit.

By car: Follow the Village signs to the south side of Steeles Avenue, east of Jane Street; get detailed directions and parking information. Accessible parking spaces are located close to the Visitor Centre.

Know before you go

The Village at Black Creek operates seasonally and is closed during the winter months. Visit its website for the opening date and hours of operation. Purchase admission tickets online or on-site.

Things to do at The Village at Black Creek

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Step into history

Interact with costumed educators, who are ready to guide your exploration of the past. Explore art installations and programs that are changing the narrative about Toronto’s history.

Visit the gardens

See plants and vegetables cultivated during the 19th century and wander through the beautiful grounds.

Spend time on the farm

Learn about Ontario’s farming history and meet heritage breed animals like the Border Leicester sheep used for wool and the Clydesdale horses used for farm work.

Make history happen

Stretch out on the bed and open all the drawers in the interactive Flynn House to discover the story of the Flynn family who immigrated to Toronto in the 1800s.

View a historic collection

Explore over 50,000 artifacts from the 1860s, including books, fine art, furniture, machinery, textiles and tools.

Take a spooky tour

Not for the faint of heart, Alone in the Dark is a chilling ghost tour through three of the village’s haunted heritage buildings in the dark.

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Interesting facts about The Village at Black Creek

buildings throughout the province that were to be demolished were brought to the site at Black Creek instead. The village became a place to preserve mid-19th-century rural life in Ontario.

The village was envisioned by preservationist Napier Simpson Jr., who worked as an architect and an advisor to honour Ontario’s architectural heritage and keep its rich past alive.

It is named after Black Creek, a tributary of the Humber River which the village overlooks.

Last updated: September 25, 2024