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Black Creek Pioneer Village

1000 Murray Ross Pkwy. | (at Jane St.), Toronto, Ontario M3J 2P3, Canada
888-872-2344
Ranked #32 of 227 attractions in Toronto
4.5 of 5 stars 57 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites
Description: With its 35 restored buildings from the 1860s, this village recreates Victorian-era pioneer life for visitors.
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Oakville, Canada
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

My parents took us here for a 'family outing'. I (18 year-old girl) and my 14 year-old brother wasn't really excited about it, in fact we didn't even want to go at all. I would say it wasn't all that bad, I actually quite enjoyed myself. I feel like I just didn't enjoy it as much because our age. It's... More

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Brampton, Ontario, Canada
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

It's like stepping back in time although you really are in the middle of a bustling city. From the mill to the barrel maker, to the old homes, church, farm....brings back memories of years gone by We attended a wedding here and I couldn't think of a more beautiful, serene setting for a Fall wedding. More

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

Was not impressed with this village at all. It is probably great for children but as a couple visitng with no children in tow, we found it lacking and did not stay as long as we had originally intended. More

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Toronto
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

Enjoyed apple cider and learned how to make candles from bees wax. The kids loved it and the whole experience was educational and still fun. More

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Austin, Texas
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30 reviews 30 reviews
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012
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My husband and I love visiting these types of traditional villages. We've been to ones all over Europe and a couple in the US and were very pleasantly surprised at how much we enjoyed our visit to Black Creek. Driving to it, we were a little worried bec you go through some industrial and residential areas... essentially, very non-traditional! But... More

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102 reviews 102 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

If you enjoy the pioneer villages, this is a must see attraction - lovely grounds, well maintained and very interesting sites to see. Great family outing! More

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Toronto, Canada
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Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2012

This charming village shows how the pioneers lived with docents in costume to guide you along the way. It is lovingly restored and worth seeing. It is a great family destination. More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

This place took us back in time. Kids and Adults found it found and educational More

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11 reviews 11 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

so nice to see the past while you are in the present. More

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London, United Kingdom
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96 reviews 96 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012
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I got a free pass from the Toronto library, but I wouldn't have wanted to pay to get in. More

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