Upper Canada Village - May 19 through October 7 (closed Mondays & Tuesdays, September 4-October 7)

Visitors can join in the opening weekend celebrations on Sunday, May 20 as the Village celebrates Queen Victoria's birthday with music, a militia muster, patriotic speeches, fire engine trials and 1860s athletic games.

Other upcoming events include the Heritage Plant Sale May 26-27, Sheep Shearing Weekend June 1-4, Medieval Festival June 9-11 and the Fantastic Fibres and Quilt Show June 16-17. Along with a schedule of themed weekend events and activities, Upper Canada Village is also adding some exciting new experiences.

Starting in June, visitors can take a ride in an open air, Vintage biplane in their choice of the Village Tour or the Seaway Tour. The shorter Village Tour for $79 per person will fly over the Village, Upper Canada Golf Course, Crysler Park Marina and area. The longer Seaway Tour for $120 per person will also take in the Long Sault Parkway, Lost Villages and the St. Lawrence River. The price includes admission to Upper Canada Village and a souvenir scarf.

As spaces are limited, reservations are recommended.Two World's One Price! That is the theme running through Parks of the St. Lawrence attractions for 2012 with the roll-out of a new Reciprocal Program. The new offer (based on a buy-one-get-one of equal or less value principle) aims to boost value to guests with added experiences by providing a free admission to Upper Canada Village with the purchase of a Fort Henry admission - and vice versa. Or it can be redeemed for one of the day-use/beach areas at the campgrounds. The free visit can be used anytime throughout the regular season for regular day programs at the heritage attractions or at day-use/beach areas at all Parks of the St. Lawrence.