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September 2024 by Phillip Green
A really good experience. I went on a fairly quiet day which was nice so it felt a bit more special than I imagine it would do on a crowded day. The people were welcoming and friendly and very informative. Getting to walk around the town and listen to the stories in each building was a fantastic way to learn about the history, it was so much better than trouncing around a museum. The only downside is that when I went some areas were closed off for filming so it might be worth checking in advance if that's possible. Aside from that I would recommend this as a truly wholesome experience.
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September 2024 by emma
The experience was ok for what it was. The girl who takes you on the animal tour was very nice and knowledgeable. However; the woman that works in the half way house and bakes is just awful and unpleasant. It had been approximately 18 years since I last visited and 40+ for my mom and we wanted to bring my sister to see it and try these AMAZING oatmeal cookies they make, before they moved to Alberta. We asked the lady there if she was making the oatmeal raisin cookies and she said “we don’t make cookies here” and we said we had gotten them from there before. Her response “oh well we used to be historically inaccurate, we’ve eradicated any and all recipes that are not historically accurate. Rolled oats did not exist during pioneer times so it had to go.” Ok…. Then so we asked her what are you making she rolled her eyes and huffed “bread and maple cake” so my mom asked what time would they be finished so we could come back …. Lady’s response was to wait a minute before responding and then huff and say “I just put them in. Try around 140pm” for the rest of the time there we walked around pointing out everything that was “historically inaccurate” which is a lot of things. The not having cookies was fine but that lady did not need to behave as an overgrown child when explaining the lack of cookies. My mom had also been recently diagnosed with cancer so we were that much more excited for the cookie pick me up.
(This isn’t about the cookies it’s about how that lady reacted with all the extra attitude to something we didn’t know about)
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September 2024 by Roza Shafabakhsh
Beautiful place to feel the past and nostalgia
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September 2024 by T H
Great family friendly place to visit. My kids are 1,3, and 8, and there is something for all of them, including the adults. We've been twice, and felt like I learned something new each time I visit. The actors there are splendid, very much knowledgeable and acted the part with such energy and spirit. The animal farm was small but perfect to enjoy within the small time frame it opened. Not much food option, but can't comment more as we brought our own. There is a water filling station, which came in handy as it was a very warm day when we went. Overall a perfect place for a nice afternoon family friendly visit. The most important thing was that it didn't feel crowded, and I felt like I could go at a nice slow pace that allowed me enjoy it with my kids.
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September 2024 by Raja J
I like it very much.. it's always mesmerizing when it takes us back to 1800s and their lives..
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August 2024 by Alex
Black Creek Pioneer Village is one of Toronto's treasures. When my son was small (30 years ago) we took him to Pioneer Village and he loved it. Now, we are taking our grandchildren there every year and they love it. One learns about the history of Toronto and of the province Ontario. One is immersed into the way of life of people 150-200 years ago. The guides (dressed in period costumes) are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly and always ready to answer questions and/or show how contraptions work. One can even buy home-made bread and cookies done the way they were done long, long time ago.
I hope the powers to be will not slash this Toronto jewel (as they did to the Ontario Science Centre which was also a heaven for millions of children who wanted to learn while having fun)
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August 2024 by Victor L
First time back in 30+ years and still had fun! Great way to pass 5hrs with the kids
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August 2024 by Uilliam Urbano
It’s like visiting a fairy tale.
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August 2024 by C. Sa
Very successful. There are mostly children coming from their schools. I found it successful. The staff is helpful.
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August 2024 by Charlie
this experience was amazing. upon entrance, you are able to get right into the town and the first thing you will see is an old barn. as you go along you can see many hotels, houses, huts, and much more. it is absolutely astonishing to see all of this. everything in this town was built and used in the 1860’s. every single hotel and house has their own person who greets people apon entering and explains to them about the house and its history. i totally recommend coming. if you come i hope you enjoy the experience as much as i did :)
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August 2024 by Nadine Zaghrini
Great weekend activity for adults! It took us four hours to walk through the village, starting from Maple street, onto Mill and ending with Queen street. The site and the houses are well maintained, the staff are very friendly and take their time to answer questions.
Highly recommended in warm weather!
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August 2024 by Richard Robb
I haven't been to Black Creek Pioneer Village since I was a kid. When I returned for a visit with my wife we were both thoroughly impressed. The entrance building is very clean and modern equipped with a gift shop, small cafe, clean, accessible modern washrooms, galleries, educational rooms. Beyond that building everything is old, but well maintained. The grounds are well kept. Staff, in period costume, are friendly and informative. Artifacts are well preserved and displayed. Signage is helpful and informative. With the site map it's easy to navigate. I definitely recommend a visit. It was a worthwhile couple of hours there.
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August 2024 by Naser Saleh
Wasn't as good as before.
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August 2024 by Dan Nguyen
A good place to explore and learn about Canada's heritage buildings, artifacts, gardens, and rare breed animals, especially for families and kids. I actually learned more about weaving and how people spent their time day to day during the 1800s.
I would prefer to purchase tickets online so there will be no wait time when you arrive. If you have Presto card, you can also get the tickets with discounted price.
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August 2024 by Khadija A
Black Creek Pioneer Village is a nice place to visit if you're looking for a slow-paced historical experience that showcases a part of Ontario’s more recent history. There are several different homes and buildings to explore, most of which were relocated from various locations around Ontario
At most of the buildings, there are costumed representatives who provide historical insight and allow visitors to take part in some of their interactive demonstrations.
Although we opted not to take a tour, I appreciate that the village offers the option of a free 1 hour guided tour.
To get the best experience, set aside a couple of hours to explore the village. Bring water bottles, and expect a moderate amount of walking.
There is a small selection of food offerings inside the gift shop, but I recommend either packing a meal (there are some picnic benches around the village) or visiting outside of meal times.
You can purchase tickets at the entrance, but we chose to buy online to take advantage of the Presto discount.