Spend a few hours or a full day exploring Muskoka Heritage Place, an immersive living-history attraction in Huntsville. Families can discover a recreated 1880s pioneer village, explore museums, meet costumed narrators and farm animals, try hands-on pioneer activities, and ride the open-air Portage Flyer along the Muskoka River.

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WHAT TO EXPECT
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PIONEER VILLAGE: Explore 18 historic buildings including family homes, a blacksmith shop, general store, schoolhouse, church, woodworking shop and barn.

HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: Try candle dipping, card wool, bend iron, dress like a pioneer, play traditional games and take part in seasonal demonstrations.

FARM ANIMALS

PORTAGE FLYER TRAIN: Take a scenic ride along the Muskoka River to Fairy Lake.

FAIRY LAKE STATION: Enjoy the views, explore the historic Purser's Cabin and take a peek inside the train cab.

STEAM MUSEUM: Discover the history and technology behind early locomotives.

MUSKOKA MUSEUM: Learn about the area's settlement history, including the A Tough Go - The Earliest Years of Settlement exhibit.

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2026 Seasonal Information
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- Pioneer Village and regular train season: Ends Saturday, October 10, 2026.

- October 6-9: Train rides require advance tickets.

- October 10-11: Special Thanksgiving train service runs every 45 minutes from 10:45 AM-3:15 PM, with the last train departing at 3:15 PM.

- The Muskoka Museum remains open year-round and has free admission from mid-October to mid-May.