Upper Canada Village continues to be hub of activity
Jill Hudson, St. Lawrence EMC Professor Crookshank's Travelling Medicine Show and Carnival Diablo World of Wonders were at the Heritage Cultural Fair at Upper Canada Village on Aug. 6 and 7. Jessica Huether and Scott McClelland brought thrills for kids who dared to enter their lair.
Posted Aug 18, 2011
By Jill Hudsonfrom: www.emcstlawrence.caEMC News -
Upper Canada Village had a lot on last weekend - including the opening of a new discovery centre, a heritage carnival, a mistral comedy troupe and an internationally acclaimed artist. While doing all this, the village maintained its calm traditional setting.
The Discovery Centre for Upper Canada Village and Crysler Heritage Park is now open. This facility is set up prior to entering either Upper Canada Village or Crysler Park and commemorates Canada's early people and the War of 1812. Displays remind visitors of the significance of the battle that secured Canada's freedom as a nation.
"The Upper Canada Village Discovery Centre is the single largest investment in Upper Canada Village since it opened 50 years ago," said Susan Le Clair, the customer service and corporate communications manager for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission.
The Discovery Centre for Upper Canada Village and Crysler Heritage Park is now open. This facility is set up prior to entering either Upper Canada Village or Crysler Park and commemorates Canada's early people and the War of 1812. Displays remind visitors of the significance of the battle that secured Canada's freedom as a nation.
"The Upper Canada Village Discovery Centre is the single largest investment in Upper Canada Village since it opened 50 years ago," said Susan Le Clair, the customer service and corporate communications manager for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission.
Jill Hudson, St. Lawrence EMC
Artist Kevin Dodds displayed his work at the Upper Canada Village Heritage Cultural fair on Aug. 6 and 7. He is known for painting heritage nostalgic paintings which have earned the favour of collectors. Dodds will be painting at the village and selling his work in the village gift shop.
Le Clair explained that $13 million paid for the miniature train, the audio on the train, the outdoor presentation at Crysler Farm, the Discovery Centre and gift shop.
The Discovery Centre features new state of the art interactive exhibits that help to tell the fascinating stories about life along the St. Lawrence River.
"You can step through a fog wall into the War of 1812 exhibit and watch an exciting audio-visual show about the importance of the Battle of Crysler's Farm," described Le Clair. "Many authentic artifacts are on display for the first time. And a new "Touch Table" game illustrates the history of the region and the St. Lawrence River during the 20th century including the Seaway & Power Project."
She said the Discovery Centre links the story back to the St. Lawrence River and its changing role - from settlement along the river, the strategic importance of the river, commerce and transportation.
The Travelling Tiltons - the hilarious 1860s minstrel troupe entertained audiences with their comedy, melodrama, singing and lively instrumental music. They stationed themselves so that they could "comically accost" visitors as they entered the heritage carnival. READ MORE:http://www.emcstlawrence.ca/20110818/news/Upper+Canada+Village+continues+to+be+hub+of+activity
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