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You don\u2019t need a time machine to travel back in time in Huntsville\u2014a visit to Muskoka Heritage Place will accomplish that without any science-defying feats.<\/p>\n

There you can immerse yourself in the pioneer village and experience what life was like for Huntsville\u2019s early settlers from the late 1800s to the early 1900s. The village includes both original buildings that were relocated to the site, as well as reproductions true to that time period. It\u2019s a unique museum experience\u2014the buildings are filled with artifacts from the MHP collection that were used by local families who inhabited the area.<\/p>\n

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A larger home had been built around the Bray House. This log cabin was the summer kitchen and was discovered when the home was dismantled.<\/p><\/div>\n

And unlike in many museums, it\u2019s not an entirely hands-off experience, either. Although the artifacts themselves are for viewing only to help preserve them, there are plenty of hands-on activities.<\/p>\n

Costumed narrators in period dress bring the village to life. They\u2019ll lead you through a variety of pioneer activities\u2014sample scones baked in a pioneer kitchen at the Maw House, attend a class in the one-room schoolhouse, help the blacksmith to forge some tools, wash clothes by hand, and have some fun with pioneer games. Activities vary by day\u2014pick up a schedule at the admission desk when you arrive. And don\u2019t forget to say hello to the farm animals.<\/p>\n

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Have you ever wondered what health care was like in decades past? Find out at the feature exhibit at the Muskoka Museum. Healthy Huntsville: A Brief History of Health Care in Huntsville<\/a> <\/em><\/span>showcases an assortment of medical instruments and remedies, some dating back to Huntsville\u2019s first physician, Dr. Francis L. Howland. You can also learn more about Huntsville\u2019s first peoples in a permanent year-round exhibit at the museum.<\/p>\n

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A doctor’s examination chair ca. 1929<\/p><\/div>\n

Or have you thought about how people got around in a time when cars were a rarity? In Muskoka, the Portage Flyer<\/a><\/span> train helped get people to Lake of Bays before there were roads to take them there. The open-air train carried passengers up the steep incline at North Portage from Peninsula Lake to Lake of Bays. It was a short ride between steamship ports, and passengers often had to hop off and help push the train to the top. Now that this heritage train is at Muskoka Heritage Place, you can enjoy a leisurely ride along the tracks with a beautiful view of the Muskoka River\u2014no extra effort required.<\/p>\n

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The Portage Flyer train station is a recreation of what train stations looked like at the time.<\/p><\/div>\n

The Portage Flyer\u2019s steam engine makes its season debut on July 1 during the Dominion Day and Steam-up Day<\/a><\/span> celebration. The gates to Muskoka Heritage Place open at 9:00 a.m. and admission to the village is free until 11:00 a.m. Enjoy Canada Day cupcakes, celebrate Canada\u2019s 152nd<\/sup> birthday with local dignitaries, and take in the historical demonstrations. The Portage Flyer runs on the hour from noon until 3:00 p.m. (Regular train rates apply.)<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s your first visit or your fiftieth, Muskoka Heritage Place is the perfect location to touch the past and appreciate just how far we\u2019ve come.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit muskokaheritageplace.org<\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n

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This is a sponsored story paid for by the featured advertiser.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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