Upper Canada Village

Walking into Upper Canada Village feels like heading through a time warp—with gorgeous heritage buildings and staff playing the part of 19th-century villagers so well you almost believe it’s real. Even the transport around the village is authentic, with wagons, tow scows (horse-drawn barges) and a tiny train.

This unique heritage site offers the chance to see and hear what life was like in a typical rural Canadian village on the banks of the St. Lawrence River.

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Staff in costume ride a horse and carriage in a recreated 19th-century village. — Upper Canada Village | Southeastern Ontario

How to get to Upper Canada Village

Location: 13740 County Road 2, Morrisburg

By car: Located just east of Morrisburg, Upper Canada Village is only an hour’s drive from Ottawa. Take the Trans-Canada Highway from Ottawa or the ON-401 East from the west of Ontario. Free on-site parking is available.

Know before you go

Admission tickets are available for purchase online. It is recommended that you buy your tickets before arriving.

Upper Canada Village is open from mid-May to mid-October every year. However, there are also special holiday weekends during the winter months when the village is open.

Plan to spend around three to four hours at Upper Canada Village.

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Things to do at Upper Canada Village

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See demonstrations

Learn about specialized skills and tools of tradespeople in the 1860s with demonstrations of traditional skills like weaving, blacksmithing and broom-making.

Go for a historic ride

Take a ride in a horse-drawn carriage, wagon ride or ride a tow scow (an old-fashioned barge) on the canal.

Find tasty treats

Sample a variety of foods in the village’s restaurants, including the Village Cafe in the Village Store or grab a BeaverTail pastry.

Participate in village events

Enjoy Upper Canada Village events such as Pumpkinferno or the winter Alight at Night festival.

Collect souvenirs

Shop for quality Canadian crafts and items such as tinware, yarn and blankets at The Village Store, one of Eastern Ontario’s biggest shops.

Sleep in the village

Staying overnight in the cozy, historic Montgomery House or book a private getaway in the spacious, two-story Guest House.

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A woman in costume stands in front of a recreated 19th-century home. — Upper Canada Village | Southeastern Ontario

Interesting facts about Upper Canada Village

Upper Canada Village may showcase life back in the 1860s, but its own history is more recent.

Many of the village’s heritage buildings once existed as part of nine 18th-century communities along the banks of the St. Lawrence River. Now known as the “Lost Villages,” they were submerged by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the 1950s and disappeared under the surface of the rising water.

Over 6,500 people and 530 buildings were relocated. To preserve this slice of regional history, 40 of the buildings were chosen to take pride of place in the newly designated Upper Canada Village.

Accessibility Features

Accessible entrances/exits

A sufficiently wide, hard surfaced, unobstructed path, no steps or equipped with ramp connecting to a public entrance or exit and identified by signage. Automatic door openers, adequate manoeuvring room in front of door.

Accessible parking

At least one identified, reserved parking space with a safe, clearly marked accessible route from the designated parking area to an accessible building entrance.

Accessible restaurant

Accessible entrance; adequate manoeuvring room; accessible washroom nearby. Tables with removable chairs and adequate knee clearance. Cafeteria/buffet counters reachable for mobility device users.

Accessible transportation

Accessible public transportation and/or accessible shuttle buses serve the site.

Accessible washroom

An accessible washroom stall has adequate manoeuvring room for mobility devices. Includes grab bars, transfer space, accessible door latch, sink with knee clearance, and lever handles or automatic sensor faucets.

Easy access electrical outlets

At least one electrical outlet within easy reach has clear floor space in front for charging an electric mobility device.

Information available in alternative format

Accessible formats (e.g. for menus, brochures, etc) and communication supports are provided in a timely manner upon request at no extra charge in consultation with the person making the request.

Service animals welcome

Service animal can be identified by visual indicators (guide dog or other animal wearing a vest/harness); or documentation available from a regulated health professional to confirm the animal is required due to a disability.

Support persons welcome

Support persons are welcome to provide services or assistance with communication, mobility, personal care, medical needs or access to facilities. Please check with the organization about entry fees, if applicable.

Wheelchair accessible

Unobstructed path through public hallways that are wide enough to allow people using wheelchairs and other mobility devices to move easily through the building.

Wheelchair and/or mobility devices available

Wheelchairs and/or mobility devices are available, free of charge, or for rent.

Last updated: September 23, 2024