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  • Fanshawe Pioneer Village 1424 Clarke Road London, ON, N5V 5B9 Canada (map)
A group of visitors enter the log house.

Join us to celebrate the start of the 67th Season!

Date: Saturday, May 16th to Monday, May 18th, 2026

Time: 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Don’t miss your first chance to explore the Village this Victoria Day Long Weekend!

Learn about the history of Middlesex County from costumed historical interpreters and enjoy games and demonstrations.

Plus, visit our brand new exhibit: “Ordinary People, Extraordinary Lives: 200 Years of the Forest City”!

Extra programming on Victoria Day (May 18th) will include:

  • A Spring Sprout Sale presented by our Gardening Volunteers outside the Brewery. Remember to bring cash!

  • Folk music performances at Lawson Gazebo by the duo Hunter’s Corners (Brad McEwen and Bill Nesbitt) at 12:00pm-12:30 p.m., 1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

  • Croquet at Victoria Park presented by the staff of Eldon House, London’s oldest residence, from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 1:45 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

  • A display on the United Empire Loyalists at Corbett Tavern presented by the London and Western Ontario Branch of the United Empire Loyalists.

Please note that activity locations and times are subject to change.

Regular Admission Rates apply.


Check out the Planning Your Visit webpage for general information on visiting during the 67th Season, including how to find us, hours and admission rates,

Make sure to check out our upcoming special Events and don’t forget to purchase your Annual Pass!

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