Muskoka Heritage Place

Today's Hours

Fun for the whole family

Spend the day with us

Pioneer Experience

Adopt an Artifact

Spend The Day With Us

Donkey and piglet inside of an outdoor pen

Meet Abigail and Friends

Fun Family Events

Abacus and an old sign on the chalk board

School Programs

Engineer waving hello, at the train controls

Learn to Drive the Train

Museum Collection

Objects, photographs and archival material related to the human history of Muskoka, with a focus on Huntsville.

Village Collection

Indigenous post-contact encampment and working cross-roads pioneer settlement, circa 1860-1910. Close-up views of buildings and contents within.

Train Collection

Huntsville and Lake of Bays Navigation Company, related railway stock, and the operation of the diesel electric and steam engines.

Memories start here

Weddings and Education

Make our history, yours too

Marry in the Village

If an intimate, classic and beautiful backdrop for photographs is what you have been dreaming for on your wedding day, look no further.

Learn More About Weddings and Rentals

bride and groom kissing in front of log cabin

Education in the 1800's

School Programs

Groups of students will get hands-on learning and a feel for pioneer life within the Village. Costumed narrators lead demonstrations from pioneer chores to lessons in the blacksmith shop.

Learn More About Educational Programs

old schoolhouse teacher with young child

group of students sitting on grass learning a new task

lineup of students in front of old schoolhouse with teacher standing in door

group of students by an outdoor clothesline

group of children waiting to board the train

group of students walking outside amongst an old village

old schoolhouse bell in front of pioneer schoolhouse

Visitor Reviews From

"The village is a wonderful mix of indoor and outdoor learning! Gorgeous in the fall and fantastic staff - overall good to learn from." - Alexandra