About Us

Touch the Past in Huntsville, Ontario Canada at Muskoka Heritage Place, the home of the Muskoka Museum, Muskoka Pioneer Village and the Portage Flyer Train.

The Muskoka area is famous for its natural beauty - lush forests, granite rocks, and clear lakes. Wildlife abounds. And tourism hospitality has been the number one business since the 1890s.

Muskoka Heritage Place is located just two hours north of Toronto, in the town of 
Huntsville, within easy walking distance from the main street, and with convenient 
access to world-class Algonquin Provincial Park, resorts, unique artisans, tasteful 
restaurants, and many shops and services.

Muskoka Heritage Place is the primary historical centre in Huntsville, featuring two 
museums,18 authentic pioneer buildings, and a genuine open-aired train ride, all 
situated on a beautiful 90 acre site.

Depending on your interests and time constraints, your options are to visit any or all of 
these venues, all in one stop, all on one property.

Our Muskoka Museum takes you on a chronological journey beginning with our First People, settlement, development, industry and tourism. Plan to spend 30 minutes to 2 hours.

 "Healthy Huntsville – A Brief History of Health Care in Huntsville" 

The fascinating local history of healthcare and its importance is showcased in a brand new museum exhibit in Huntsville at Muskoka Heritage Place (88 Brunel Road) "Healthy Huntsville: A Brief History of Health Care in Huntsville" in collaboration with Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare, Huntsville Hospital Auxiliary and the Huntsville Hospital Foundation is now open.

Our Pioneer Village represents a crossroads community in Muskoka circa 1880 - 1910.

We boast:

• Ashworth Hall (Loyal orange Lodge)
• Blacksmith Shop
• Boles Barn
• Daniel Bray House
• Hay's General Store
• Henry and Elizabeth Hares House
• Reverend Hill's House
• James Darling House
• The Maw House
• A First Nation's Encampment (post European contact)
• Our one-room Schoolhouse
• The Spence Inn
• Our Livery
• The Steam Museum
• A re-created Trapper's Cabin
• The Wesley Church
• Woodworking Shop
• Period Sawmill (under re-repair)
• Purser's Cabin
• Train Station

Our costumed narrators engage you the visitor with hands-on activities such as; candle dipping, wool carding, blacksmithing basics, pioneer baking and a pioneer school lesson.