Posted : May 5, 2021
Our blog is chock full of great ideas for fun things to see and do in York Durham and Headwaters. We are always adding new content and updating old posts, but sometimes you might stumble upon something from our vault. If this article has inspired you to hit the road, be sure to double-check that the featured stops in this post are still welcoming visitors.
At Black Creek Pioneer Village, visitors discover 40 historic buildings, 70 rare and heritage breed animals, 10 gardens growing flowers and plants from heirloom seeds, and exciting programs that engage people of all ages. Visiting Black Creek Pioneer Village is like walking into a movie, only better! There you can walk around an 1860’s country village and experience Ontario’s history first hand and speak with costumed interpreters & experience the past like never before. Watch the sparks fly as the Blacksmith works at the forge, visit heritage farm animals, and even discover how beer was made the old fashioned way at the Historic Brewery.
Visit the village virtually
While they are currently closed to the public, you can still explore Black Creek Pioneer Village from home. Black Creek Pioneer Village in Vaughan is offering Visit the Village Virtually. Take a virtual stroll around their 19th century Village using Google StreetView.
Download the Black Creek app to tour the village!
Tour the Village on your smartphone or tablet. While the app was designed to allow on-site visitors a glimpse into less accessible parts of the Village, you can also use it to investigate some of their historic buildings from the comfort of your home. Follow the trail to explore rooms, view artifacts, and hear stories. This app offers enhanced accessibility features for people of all abilities.
Watch a collection of fun videos highlighting different aspects of life at the Village
Get hands-on at home
Do you like butter!? I mean, DUH, of course you do. See blog below for a step by step tutorial on how to make it.
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