Horse Lovers’ Weekend

September 1, 2025

Saturday, August 30th – Monday, September 1st
Upper Canada Village

Upper Canada Village is excited to welcome back its annual Horse Lovers’ Weekend. The event celebrates our special relationship with the noble Canadian Horse, first introduced to Canada in the 1600s (New France at the time). This well-attended three-day festival showcases riding, driving, and working horses with the help of our Village Interpreters and a variety of community partners.

The event starts at 9:30am and ends at 5:00pm each day of the weekend.

Event Highlights

Equine Therapy by Ashfield Farm
Ojibwe Spirit Horse Talk by Madahoki Aboriginal Experiences
Six-Horse Hitch Demonstration by Ken Reid
Shire Horses with Brian McIntosh
Capital Cowgirls Drill Team
Wagon rides by Ken Reid
Plus more special guests and demonstrations to be announced!

Ticket Information

This event is included in your Upper Canada Village daily programming admission.

Tickets are available for purchase online and purchasing tickets prior to arrival is highly recommended.

Additional Information

For more information about this event, check out Upper Canada Village’s website.

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