The Settler's Village, Bobcaygeon, Ontario

My husband and I go camping every summer at Emily Provincial Park in Omeemee, Ontario, near Peterborough. One day we decided to tour one of the local towns and see what attractions we could find. We decided to go north 20 km. to Bobcaygeon.
In the town of Bobcaygeon was a pleasant surprise, a Settler's Village right in town. The location was quite unusual, we didn't expect much, but it was worth taking a look.
There was no Admission fee, just a donation when you leave, if you wish to make one. A tour guide took us around and unlocked the buildings, one by one, they don't get much traffic. Now I will give you a tour.

trapper's cabin

interior of cabin

firehall

firetruck being restored

interior of schoolhouse

teaching requirements 1870

shanty

interior of shanty

Fairbairn Church

interior of church

19th century home

the Muir house

general store

the Duggan house

the Boyd shanty

the totem pole seems out of place here

the Jail

the blacksmith's shop

the barn

the honey shack

What is it?

Heritage Village, Essex County, Ontario

Southwestern Ontario Heritage Village consists of historical buildings from the local area. They are dismantled and then reassembled on the site, piece by piece. The museum has antique vehicles on display also.

















Heritage Village has an annual flea market where vendors set up shop among the historical buildings, which are closed at this time. These pictures are from 2007, my neighbour and I set up some tables there, first time, and were told we had one of the best sites there and asked us where our store was located. We had a variety of collectible and antique items as my neighbour was liquidating her parents' estate.