Upper Canada Village

Restored buildings from the villages

Upper Canada Village was established as an historical theme park in the late 1950s. Restored to the period of the mid 1860s, it includes a number of buildings from the villages as well as the surrounding area. All the mills and shops are fully operational and visitors can purchase articles that were made right on the premises.

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Cook's Tavern in its original setting, ca. 1957.
The original Cook's Tavern played a pivotal role during the war of 1812. It was destroyed in 1813 during the Battle of Crysler's Farm. Cook rebuilt the tavern between 1822-24, after receiving compensation from the British. This photo shows the building in its original setting at Cook's Point, just west of Aultsville.Photo: Ontario - St. Lawrence Development Commission
The Doctor's House
This home in fact belonged to Michael Cook, an Aultsville farmer and son of Michael Cook Senior. Michael Cook Jr. played a major role in Canada's agricultural history as the first person to import Holstein cattle into Canada. He lived in this home until his death in 1912.Photo: © Jeri Danyleyko, 2004
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