Muskoka Heritage Place has announced that the Pioneer Village and Portage Flyer Train will open for the 2021 season on Tuesday, June 15th.
At this time, the Muskoka Museum and Steam Museum are still closed to the public.
“We are thrilled to announce we are open June 15 for the 2021 season,” says Ron Gostlin, Manager of Muskoka Heritage Place. “Being open last season, we learned how the pioneer village can work with Covid-19 restrictions and the visitor experience is every bit as awesome!” The Pioneer Village offers plenty of space for physical distancing and open-air and is a great destination for families whether they have a few hours to spend or want to explore and learn all day. Visitors can look forward to exploring the 35-acre Pioneer Village daily from 10 am – 4 pm, and enjoy costumed narrators, farm animals, gardens, activities, and demonstrations. Please note that the last admission for the day is 3 pm.
Take a scenic trip along the Muskoka River in our open-air coaches on the Portage Flyer Train. Ride the Diesel Electric Train from June 15 – June 30, Tuesdays to Friday’s at 1 pm and on weekends at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.
Starting July 1st and for the remainder of the summer get a close-up look at the operation of our Steam Train on Tuesdays to Saturday at noon, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm.
This season, Muskoka Heritage Place is offering an admissions check-in service for guests to book their arrival time in advance of their planned visit. As our admissions office is on the smaller side, booking a check-in time allows our guests quick and safe processing through our admissions office to maintain Covid-19 physical distancing measures. Guests who choose not to utilize the check-in service may have to wait while staff process groups ahead of them. Please note, that at this time check-in service for the Train is not available.
To check-in please visit muskokaheritageplace.ca for details.
Regular hours of operation are subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so please make sure to check muskokaheritageplace.ca before heading out for some time-traveling fun.
For those looking to experience what life was like in the 1800s please read the following protocols:
- To comply with Covid-19 Health and Safety measures, all visitors are asked to wear a mask or face covering in indoor public spaces. Please bring your own mask or face covering.
- Food and beverages are not available at this time. Visitors are asked to bring their own water.
- Please maintain a 2m physical distance from others, wash hands frequently with soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer and stay home if you are sick.
Stay up to date on the pioneer life by visiting us in person this summer or follow Muskoka Heritage Place on Facebook and Twitter!