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Lang Pioneer Village Will Resume Self Guided Living History Tours
/Lang Pioneer Village will be open for self-guided living history tours on Wednesday.
The Museum has been operating under an altered guided tour format since the beginning of the pandemic however the province has moved to a stage that is permitting the Museum to resume living history programming with all necessary safety protocols in place to ensure a safe experience for all.
The Museum will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday until Sunday, Sept. 5.
Under the living history format, guests will be able to visit the Museum on the date and time of their choosing with no time limit to their visit.
Visitors will tour the village at their own pace and costumed interpreters stationed in some of the historic homes and businesses will introduce them to the building’s history and demonstrate traditional trades.
Visitors are required to wear masks when entering all buildings on the property, maintain two metres distance between themselves and visitors from outside of their group and are asked to practice proper hand sanitization and follow all posted signage while on site.
Only one visitor group will be permitted in the historic buildings at a time. Advance booking is not required but it is recommended.
“We’ve had our sights set on the day when we can open up again to a living history experience for our visitors. It is finally here,” said Laurie Siblock, museum manager, “Staff and volunteers are excited to welcome visitors back to a village filled with the sights, sounds, tastes and smells of the 19th century.”
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The Canadian Canoe Museum Is Reopening July 25th
/The Canadian Canoe Museum has announced it is reopening its galleries to the public starting this Saturday, July 25th. Work has been underway to implement new safety protocols while ensuring the museum’s engaging, welcoming, and inspiring atmosphere remains.
“When visitors walk through our doors, they will still be greeted by our stunning array of canoes and kayaks, the rushing waterfall, and sounds of nature—just as they have always been, although they will notice the new protocols we have put in place to help keep our community safe,” says Carolyn Hyslop, Executive Director.
NEW PROTOCOLS AT THE MUSEUM INCLUDE:
Requiring all visitors, volunteers, and staff to wear a face mask or covering in the museum’s galleries and store.
Requiring hand sanitization upon entrance to the museum and promoting sanitization throughout your visit with newly installed hand sanitization stations.
Limiting visitor capacity and staggering entrances to the galleries to promote physical distancing.
Implementing a defined route through the museum’s galleries with reminders to keep your distance from other visitors.
Encouraging contactless forms of payment at the admissions desk and store. Cash will not be accepted.
An enhanced and increased cleaning schedule.
Changes have also been made to the museum's hours of operation. The museum will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until further notice.