Lang Pioneer Village

Phone : (705) 295-6694
Toll Free Phone : (866) 289-5264
Fax : (705) 295-6644
E-Mail : Click Here to E-Mail us
Outside Web Page : www.langpioneervillage.ca
Your Host(s) : County of Peterborough

Keene, ON (Nearby: Hiawatha First Nation, Harwood, Woodview, Indian River, Roseneath)

  • Lang Pioneer Village Museum Blacksmith
  • Aerial View of Lang Pioneer Village Museum
  • Interpreter in the Menie General Store

104 Lang Road,
Keene, Ontario
K0L 2G0


Ontario Tourism Region : Kawartha and Northumberland

educational program for school tours Open for Sunday Shopping can accommodate tour groups Wheelchair accessible snack foods, light lunches, banquet facilities, etc. rides, play areas, mazes, animals, puppets, festivals, live entertainment, etc. school tours, birthdays, reunions, weddings, corporate functions, etc.

[ We Accept Cash ] [ We Accept Visa ] [ We Accept Mastercard ] [ We Accept Debit Payment ]

Driving Directions:
  • From Peterborough: 10 km south on Hwy 7 then 6 km east on County Road 34. Turn left on Lang Road. From Keene: West on County Road 34 to Lang Road.

Business Hours:
  • Open Father's Day to Labour Day and seasonally for special events (please visit website for details)

Description From Owner:
  • Lang Pioneer Village Museum was established by the County of Peterborough in 1967 to celebrate and preserve the history of the area.
  • Nestled along the banks of the historic Indian River, Lang Pioneer Village Museum features over 30 restored and furnished buildings.
  • Discover the history and culture of the Micchi Saagiig (Mississaguas) at Aabnaabin Camp.
  • Throughout the village, costumed interpreters will introduce you to the people, trades and events that have helped shape local history.
  • A photographer's paradise, the Village is complete with lanes and pathways, farm animals, rail and stump fences, vegetable and herb gardens, as well as other authentic details of a 19th century hamlet.
  • See one of only a handful of working Jacquard looms in North America. This rare exhibit offers you the exceptional opportunity to see the workings of the loom closely from above on a mezzanine.
  • The Village is the site of David Fife's 1820's log cabin. Fife was accredited with the discovery of Red Fife wheat in 1842.
  • Originally built in 1846, the three-storey Lang Grist Mill still grinds whole wheat flour throughout the summer season. The limestone for the walls of this impressive structure came from the Indian River.
  • Special events are offered throughout the summer and fall. Please visit langpioneervillage.ca for event dates and details.


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Todd Lamothe on 14-Jan-25
A pretty neat little living museum. The fitzpatrick house, the fireplace had just been let to smolder out. The lady in the hotel was cooking a cobbler in the wood stove there. The man across the way had cooked something over the fire. The staff is very knowledgeable and were able to show us some skills they picked up working there. The price of admission was very reasonable ($10 for adults, $8 senior and students and down from there). You probably need about 3 hours to work your way around and chit chat with the interpreters. You may want some more time if you can talk the ears off a dead horse. Worth a visit for sure.


Janice C on 20-Feb-24
My experience with Lang Pioneer Village was during Applefest. What an amazing day! So many well informed costumed volunteers. The building and grounds were beautifully maintained.


Doug MacIntosh on 25-Mar-23
There is a rich variety of authentic historical buildings and artifacts here, graced by the presence of well-informed costumed guides. I was particularly intrigued by the world class weaving and loom exhibit. We spent a beautiful day here, stopping only to eat our picnic lunch.


Lewelyn Lee on 09-Mar-22
Wow, this place is a gem! The museum is so well-kept. Even though some of the buildings are run by volunteers, they were so enthusiastic and knowledgeable that it felt like they were not volunteers! We really enjoyed walking the grounds even though most of the visit was self-guided. The family price of $30 was so reasonable and we definitely recommend this place to anyone who enjoys learning about history! To be honest, the visit inspires us to want to be more like pioneers - growing our own food (we already do some of that) and learning how to use a loom and blacksmith!


Christina Brinklow on 12-Mar-21
What a fabulous place! It's not only well kept and well run, but it's overwhelmingly full of interesting and educational information. The accompanying map provided at the main gate was so helpful. The staff was lovely and really helped answer questions and addressed all the many nuances about pioneer life. My children were thrilled with Lang so this place will appeal to all kinds of folks! The canteen was well stocked and the food was delicious! The property was bigger than I had expected! The staff dressed in period outfits were such a nice touch. I will be back here with my family!!


AnneAlan46 on 08-Mar-19
Our two Grandchildren (7 & nearly 9) were sort of not another village museum! However when they got through doors they loved it. We have been to several of these sites such as Black creek, Upper Canada this is much smaller than Upper Canada but has a lot packed in. The kids and us enjoyed most the First Nation woman explaining the way of life of her people in times past and the significance of the branch and hide tepee we sat in. Schoolroom was near the top too they did the work on the board on their slates, the teacher rang the bell and sent them out to play they loved that. Perhaps she wanted to get rid of them! Just joking. The mill was fascinating but we were disappointed they had none of their milled flour for sale.Kids thought the mill boring but it was the end of a long hot day. It was a good weather day before school returned and we were surprised how few visitors there were considering what a great place it was to enjoy and learn of the history of this part of Canada. Good value BBQ food perfect except for the wasps.

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