Lang Pioneer Village Museum, Living history museum in Lang, Ontario, Canada

Lang Pioneer Village Museum is an open-air museum on the Indian River in the hamlet of Lang, Peterborough County. Its more than 30 restored buildings, built between 1820 and 1910, were donated by surrounding townships and include the David Fife Cabin, the 1846 Lang Grist Mill and the 1859 Blacksmith Shop. Costumed interpreters demonstrate 19th-century trades such as carpentry, tinsmithing and weaving.

The County of Peterborough founded the museum in 1967 on the banks of the Indian River at Lang. The South Lake School, built in 1886, was the first building moved to the site; more than 30 structures followed, dating from 1820 to 1910. The Douro Township Hall, built in 1871 for $365, was restored to 1897, when council members began to be elected by secret ballot.

The Aabnaabin Encampment displays Michi Saagiig traditions through Indigenous interpreters who share practices and stories from their communities. Visitors can learn directly about the First Nations presence and way of life that shaped this land long before settlement.

This site is open from mid-May through Labor Day and offers guided tours, demonstrations of period crafts, and educational programs for groups. Plan to wear comfortable shoes since exploring the different buildings and grounds involves considerable walking.

The David Fife Cabin sits near its original location and honors a Scottish settler who introduced a special wheat variety to Canadian farming. This grain variety became widely grown across North America and reshaped the agricultural landscape of the region.