Orwell Corner Historic Village
Discover a charming historic village that depicts life in PEI in the 1890s and engage in fun, family-friendly activities. Visitors can feed the farm animals, explore the Agricultural Museum, try their hand at blacksmithing, go for a horse and wagon ride, and visit the general store, church, and schoolhouse.
Engage in daily programming specially designed to keep children happy while also learning and having fun. Stroll through the beautiful gardens, have a picnic by a scenic look-off to the beautiful Orwell Bay, or enjoy a homemade lunch in the Tea Room at the Community Hall.
Hours of Operation 2025
UPDATE
September 30 CLOSED in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
June, September, and October - Open Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
October 11, 2025 - Closed for the season
Open to the public on October 26 for the Halloween Hauntacular Event - 1:00 to 4:00 pm - Details below!
July and August - Open 7 days a week
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Admission
Adults: $12.00
Seniors & Students: $10.00
Children (6 to 8 years): $8.00
Children (5 and under): Free
Family (up to 5 members): $30.00
Prices do not include tax.
Halloween Hauntacular - Tickets on sale now!
October 26 - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
Get ready for a spectacular Halloween experience as Orwell Corner Historic Village unveils its much-anticipated Kids Halloween Hauntacular. Put on your costumes and join us for an extraordinary Halloween event that will leave you enchanted, intrigued, and delightfully spooked. Trick or treat, wagon rides, magic potions class, blacksmithing, and more fun awaits!
Family passes include two adults and two children under 18. Admission for additional children $7.00
Tickets sold online. For additional information, contact us at mhpei@gov.pe.ca or call (902) 368-651-8511 or (902) 368-6600
Experiential Programs
Food on the Farm: Bread and Butter
Offered by appointment June - September
$50 per person. Admission to Historic Village included. Pre-book by calling 902-651-8515
Visitors experience the process of making Scottish sourdough bread and the butter to put on it! Meet our farmyard animals and milk our goats at the milking station. Grind grain into flour and create your own Scottish sourdough loaf in the kitchen of the community hall, then use a small, table-top churn to make cream into butter. While the bread bakes, learn about our different historical gardens and the food we grow in them, then serve a delicious snack of your own hand-made bread and butter!
Fun for the whole family, groups welcome!
Forge on the Farm: The Blacksmith Experience
Offered by appointment June - September
$50 per person. Admission to Historic Village included. Pre-book by calling 902-651-8515
Explore the ancient art of blacksmithing in our historic forge! The blacksmith will take you on as an apprentice and walk you through the history of the forge and the process of making your own simple forged keepsake to take home. This program is for ages 16 and up and will teach introductory basics to blacksmithing.
Orwell Corner Community Hall
Delicious, homemade snacks available! Cash Only - Open 9:30 to 4:30 daily during summer.
Anna's Tea Room Menu
- Devil's Food Cupcake
- Oatcake
- Ginger Cookie
- Oatmeal Cookie
- Cinnamon Roll
- Grilled Cheese
- Bread Pudding with Caramel
- Add Ice Cream
- Coffee, Tea, Lemonade
Frequently Asked Questions
- How long does the visit take?
- Approximately 60-90 minutes
- Is this site family-friendly?
- Yes
- Can visitors pet the animals?
- Yes! the farm at Orwell has many animals including cows, horses, sheep, goats, pigs, turkeys, and chickens.
- Is this site wheelchair accessible?
- The Agricultural Museum and Community Hall are accessible
- Is the space rainbow-friendly?
- Yes, everyone is welcome!
Passes and Discounts
- Are there passes and special discounts for members?
- Yes, anyone can sign up for a membership! Our members enjoy 10% off at our gift shops and unlimited access to our 7 sites located across the Island
- What other sites can I visit?
- Nearby Sites: Beaconsfield Historic House (open year-round). Located a 30-minute drive from Orwell. We operate 7 unique sites across PEI, each offering different experiences. Find out more here
Events and Exhibits
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Hours of Operation 2025
UPDATE
September 30 - CLOSED in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
June, September, and October - Open Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
October 11, 2025 - Closed for the season
Open to the public on October 26 for the Halloween Hauntacular Event - 1:00 to 4:00 pm
July and August - Open 7 days a week
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Contact Information
Phone: 902-651-8515
Email: orwellcorner@gov.pe.ca
Website: Orwell Corner Historic Village
Off-Season Phone: 902-368-6600 (weekdays)
Location
7 Old Uigg Rd,
Vernon Bridge, PE C0A 2E0
GPS N46 9.48 W-062 50.106