Country Heritage Park - About Us and the Park!

ABOUT COUNTRY HERITAGE PARK!

Overview
Hours of Operation
Mission
Vision
Objectives
Board of Directors

170 Years of Farm Life

Country Heritage Park is an interactive heritage park depicting the evolution of agriculture and rural life over the last 170 years.

Country Heritage Park, a farm and country experience for the whole family.

OVERVIEW

With over 30 exhibit buildings and 20,000 artifacts, this 80 acre park offers:

Education programs for school children
Summer day camps
Group tours
Special events and attractions
Historical interpretation by costumed staff
General public/day tripper programs
An outstanding collection of antique tractors, steam engines, farm equipment, heritage buildings and rural life artifacts
Rental facilities for weddings, trade shows, business meetings, parties and celebrations
Canada Packers National Quilt Exhibit
Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
Agricultural crop plots
Farm livestock including heritage breeds
Horticultural show case featuring heritage plants, lilacs, irises and lilies

HOURS OF OPERATION

Open weekends in July and August for drop-in visitors.

See Calendar of Events for details.

Open year round for

Call (905) 878-8151 or (888) 307-3276 or email for details.

MISSION

Country Heritage Experience Inc., (CHE) is a not-for-profit corporation established to operate and manage a public attraction which preserves the history and showcases the evolution of rural life and food production in Ontario (past, present and future) through living history, interactive exhibits and special events.

VISION

Country Heritage Experience Inc., will provide an opportunity for the public to gain a better understanding and appreciation of the role agriculture plays in society. People will be able to explore the evolution of rural Ontario through an imaginative blend of ever-improving educational programs, events, interactive exhibits, living history, performances and recreation. Creative partnerships will be forged and compatible business opportunities will be pursued in a continual effort to create a self-sufficient rural life heritage centre.

OBJECTIVES

1. To create a world class agriculture and rural life centre while maintaining and developing a collection of agricultural artifacts, archives, historical buildings and exhibits of the former Ontario Agricultural Museum site to professional standards for a living history museum.
2. To operate and manage a rural life heritage centre on a financially sustainable basis.
3. To enhance public awareness and understanding of the evolution of agriculture and rural life in Ontario through expanding programs, events, interactive exhibits, living history, performances and recreation.
4. To market the facility successfully through structured marketing programs and by creating a strong customer orientation in all facets of the operation.
5. To develop partnerships, sponsorships and a dynamic volunteer program that will enhance the attraction and strengthen the financial viability of the centre.

COUNTRY HERITAGE PARK BOARD OF DIRECTORS

George Arnold
Philip Brett
Brian Ellsworth
Bill Fulton
Jack Gilliland
Tom Hays
Peter Lindley
Carolyn McDonell	Secretary / Treasurer
Pat Mighton	Vice President
David Nattress	President
David Pelletterio
Don Rickard
Rodger Schwass
Aaron Showalter
Bruce Stone
Barbara Sullivan

Country Heritage Park Management

Reg Cressman	General Manager
John King	Business Manager