West – London – Pioneer Village Family Day

** Registration opens July 18, 2024 at 10am**

Come and join Autism Ontario and visit the Heritage Village to explore 19th century homes and buildings, watch demonstrations, and see history brought to life!

The London & Middlesex Heritage Museum is a non-for-profit (registered charity) that owns and operates the open air museum known as “Fanshawe Pioneer Village”. Fanshawe Pioneer Village’s Heritage Village is a collection of over 30 heritage buildings and structures that help tell the stories of rural communities in the former townships of Westminster, London, North Dorchester, Delaware, West Nissouri and Lobo in Middlesex County from 1820-1920, and their relationship with London during this time.

Autism Ontario will host you and your family in the beautiful historic red barn on property, where crafts, a children’s entertainer, and snacks will be provided. 

Families are able to enjoy the events in the barn and stroll around the pioneer village at your leisure. 

Important Details:

Cost per person: 

Children 3 and under – FREE, do not register them please.

Children 4-16 - $3.00

Adults - $3.00

Tickets need to be picked up in person at the Autism Ontario table from the Autism Ontario Staff between 10am – 11am. After 11am, Staff will not be available, and your tickets will be forfeited.

Autism Ontario Staff will be providing entertainment and activities from 10am – 1pm in the barn.

Parking

• Free parking!
• The large Visitor Parking lot located next to the Village. It can easily accommodate school buses and campers.
• Accessible parking is located next to the Spriet Family Visitor Centre and Heritage Village Visitor Entrance/Tollgate.
• A drop-off zone is located in front of the Heritage Village Entrance/tollgate for any drop-off or pick-up needs from the Village.
• Fanshawe Pioneer Village is served by London-Para Transit.

Washrooms

• The Village Washrooms are located near the entrance to the Village, behind the Village Hall building.
• Washrooms have accessible stalls, as well as change tables.
• If you require access to an adult size change table please ask our Visitor Entrance/Tollgate staff.

Access to Fanshawe Pioneer Village is through the Fanshawe Conservation Area at 1424 Clarke Rd. London On.