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Black Creek Pioneer Village is situated in a picturesque, heritage landscape, the site comprises many historic buildings and farmland at the southeast corner of Jane Street and Steeles Avenue in the City of Toronto.
The village is an attractive 19th century setting with over 35 historic buildings including a working mill, gardens and a small farmstead. This includes a modern Visitors' Centre with a Gift Shop, Exhibition Gallery and several rooms and facilities for social or business functions, catering facilities and washrooms. There is a large outdoor patio nearby for lunches or functions as well.
In the village, many of the historic buildings are staffed by interpreters in period costume. They describe and demonstrate the crafts, trades and domestic activities of the 1800s. At the centre of the village is a Town Hall and nearby Green. Just across the road from them is a new period-style Event Pavilion. This is used for special events and business or social functions. Washrooms are also located in this building.
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Our curriculum-based education programs at Black Creek Pioneer Village will open the eyes of students to a whole new world of understanding. Using an integrated approach to learning, our programs combine instruction and practical demonstration to assist students in understanding 19th century Ontario - a time gone by. With comparison and contrast there is much to learn that is useful today. The Ontario Curriculum - social studies, history and geography are used as a guide. Special requests or themes can be accommodated with advance notice.
We have programs that are suitable for all grade levels and they are available as tours or more participatory hands-on programs. All programs help to acquaint students with our rich heritage. They also provide them with a better understanding of our environment and the responsibility of all of us to keep it healthy.
It is necessary to make a reservation in order to take part in an education program.
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Education programs at Black Creek Pioneer Village take place both outdoors and in buildings on the site.
When you arrive, students may disembark from the buses in front of the Visitors' Centre group entrance. Ample bus parking is provided. You will be joined by your education guides who will lead your program at the village. There are washrooms in the Visitors' Centre and also outside in the village. Plan to arrive about 10 to 15 minutes before your program time. Large groups will be subdivided into smaller groups of 18 to 25 students, depending on age and special needs.
Programs take place outside and in the historic buildings. They operate regardless of the weather so please ensure that students dress appropriately. A lot of time is spent outside, so be sure to have students dress warmly in the cooler months. In hot weather, hats and sunscreen are a wise precaution.
Special requests or themes can be accommodated with advance notice. Tour programs are 1- 3/4 hours in length. If you are able to stay all day, ideal tour combinations would be Grade 3: Many Hands and Life in a New Land, or A Stitch in Time and Yesterday's Child, or Christmas Past and Toys of Yesterday; Grade 7: 1837 Rebellion Revisited and Life in a New Land.
Staff First Aid Training: Many staff at Black Creek Pioneer Village have First Aid training. Courses are conducted each year to keep staff up to date. Should there be an incident, a procedure is in place to ensure rapid attention to the injury.
Nearest Hospital/Emergency Response Time: Humber River Regional Hospital is the closest hospital. Depending on urgency of incident, Toronto EMS response is between eight to 20 minutes.
Allergies: Black Creek Pioneer Village is a "nut-sensitive" facility. Visitors are asked to bring only snacks that are free of nuts and/or nut products. Group leaders who have a participant that is or may be allergic to nuts or other allergens are asked to ensure that staff are made aware so that appropriate precautions can be built into your daily schedule.
There are hard-packed gravel roads throughout the village and wooden boardwalks are situated in several areas. The Visitors' Centre and 14 historic buildings are accessible by wheelchair. Five buildings are partially accessible. Accessible washrooms are located in the Visitors' Centre, Event Pavilion and near the Laskay Emporium. Many special needs groups come on guided and unguided visits.
