Kawartha Settlers' Village
Kawartha Settlers' Village
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
About
Kawartha Settlers' Village is open to the public from May 1st until September 31st each year. KSV is a collection of over 20 historic homes and buildings from Bobcaygeon and the Kawartha Lakes area. Set on nine acres of the original Murphy farm, the Village houses the original Murphy Barn, The General Store, Fairbairn Church, one room school house, fire hall,and more. The artifact collection contains more than 1000 pieces including furniture, clothing, agricultural implements,books, tools and more. As well, The Village offers a wide range of arts and crafts programs for adults and children including major special events annually. Please see website for more information.
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Sone George
Bengaluru, India10 contributions
Jun 2022 • Family
This place will take you to the old times when early settlers stared their community living, culture. Nice place to hangout with family and kids. When we went there their annual fair was going on. Many local artists, craftsmen and bakers had stalls there we got a beautiful painting from there
Written July 13, 2022
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Panama City Beach, FL23 contributions
Dec 2018
We visited the village when it was decorated for the Christmas and holiday season.In the evening it was lit up and you were welcomed through the buildings that were so beautifully decorated.It is worth the visit.
Written June 16, 2019
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Sherry H
Bobcaygeon, Canada54 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Settlers Village in Bobcaygeon presents interesting programming and events throughout the summer. Settlers Days in June is the best time to visit with lots of exhibits and activities for the whole family, but it is worth a visit all summer long to see the permanant displays and old buildings. And their Wednesday night films are usually worth dropping by for.
Written August 8, 2018
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Brian H
Kingston, Canada5 contributions
Jul 2014 • Couples
Settlers' or pioneer villages are fairly typical across Canada to show the living and working conditions of the hardy people who opened up the land to agriculture and build the communities we see today. Sometimes there is a sense that if you have visited one you have visited them all. However, what I really enjoyed about Kawartha Settlers' Village, was the personal story it told of the families of the Bobcaygeon area who built, lived and worked in these buildings and whose descendants live in Bobcaygeon today. We met some of those descendants and chatted with them. It is wonderful to see the continuity with the history of the area. The day we visited there were clog dancers rehearsing, storytelling for a children's camp and volunteers happy to explain or research connections to the founding families. I recommend you visit the settlers' village and then go on to the Boyd Heritage museum to learn more of the story.
Written September 21, 2014
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Deajay Y
Toronto, Canada83 contributions
Aug 2019
A small settlers' village of about 20 buildings, most of them moved from nearby, but some of them built from scratch. Some of the buildings are treated as craft areas, or artifact collection housing.
Some of the buildings were repurposed, eg some old building is converted into a general store/barber, and there is also a bee hive + garden. You don't really get the sense that the buildings were lived in or used, especially with the building layout. Thankfully, this also means that the buildings are fairly close together, compared to other similar villages which might require much more walking.
We particularly enjoyed the general store, the large collection of old carpentry tools, and feeding treats to a shy cat.
Some of the buildings were repurposed, eg some old building is converted into a general store/barber, and there is also a bee hive + garden. You don't really get the sense that the buildings were lived in or used, especially with the building layout. Thankfully, this also means that the buildings are fairly close together, compared to other similar villages which might require much more walking.
We particularly enjoyed the general store, the large collection of old carpentry tools, and feeding treats to a shy cat.
Written September 10, 2019
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Foxology
Bobcaygeon78 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Over the years we have visited settlers village many times. It never gets old and it is a wonderful piece of history and celebrations mixed into one. I totally recommend this as a family activity. Lots to see and learn from.
Written July 15, 2018
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4 contributions
Feb 2018 • Family
Love their halloween haunted haunt. They scare all ages, its amazing to see the whole town come out and support the food bank. Everyone should come out at least once to experience this.
Written February 7, 2018
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David S
Bobcaygeon, Canada126 contributions
Dec 2017 • Friends
We so lucky to have The Settlers' Village in Bobcaygeon. A group of local residents went there recently for the annual Festival of Trees.
So much work goes into the Festival. Many volunteers make it all work so smoothly. The Village itself is a year-round attraction that draws many, many visitors to the area.
If you have never been to the Vllage, or never gone to the Festival of Trees, you are missing a true Kawartha treasure.
So much work goes into the Festival. Many volunteers make it all work so smoothly. The Village itself is a year-round attraction that draws many, many visitors to the area.
If you have never been to the Vllage, or never gone to the Festival of Trees, you are missing a true Kawartha treasure.
Written December 7, 2017
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Michael B
Buckhorn, Ontario, Canada19 contributions
Nov 2017 • Family
The Village is a collection of older historic buildings filled with local antiques. They also sponsor events such as a summer craft beer/cider event, a haunted village and a Festival of lights and seasonal decorations. Supported by volunteers they pull in large crowds so get there early for an event.
Summer camps are also popular see their website for details
Summer camps are also popular see their website for details
Written November 16, 2017
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Boom99Boom
Iqaluit, Canada13 contributions
Aug 2017 • Couples
Spent several hours working our way through the various well kept buildings at Kwartha Settlers Village.
The artifacts on display are well preserved and could potentially be used today. Excellent signage abounds explaining the various functions of items and history of the region.
Well worth the admission for small or large groups.
The artifacts on display are well preserved and could potentially be used today. Excellent signage abounds explaining the various functions of items and history of the region.
Well worth the admission for small or large groups.
Written August 5, 2017
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Kawartha S
Bobcaygeon, Canada
Hi Patti,
You may bring your dog but please make sure that it is leashed and that you pick up after it.
Thanks,
Jessica Bullock
Marketing Coordinator for KSV
Written June 30, 2016
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