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.
Opening Day May 26, 2025
Hours of Operation
May, June, September, and October - Open Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
July and August - Open 7 days a week
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
September 1, 2025 - Labour Day - Closed
October 11, 2025 - Closed for the season
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.
2025 Summer Camps Registration Open - Sign up Here
Your child will step back in time at Orwell Corner Historic Village summer camps. Through hands-on activities, children will experience life as it was in the 1900s. From churning butter and making ice cream, to blacksmithing and caring for farm animals, campers will have an experience like no other. Fun, learning, and a little time travel - all packed into an unforgettable week. Join us for old-fashioned rope making, wagon rides through the village, hands-on farm activities, traditional crafts, games and more! Camps are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Ages 6-10. Campers are responsible for bringing their own snacks and lunch.
For more information call us at (902) 651-8515 / (902) 368-6600 or email kevindmaclean@gov.pe.ca
Experiential Programs
In the Time of Maud - Ticket sales coming soon!
Thursdays in July and August 2025 from 1:00 - 4:00 pm
$60 per person - Admission to the historic village included.
Spend an afternoon in the time of Lucy Maud Montgomery, author of PEl’s beloved Anne of Green Gables, in this unique immersive experience that celebrates her 150th birthday! Our costumed guide will lead you through the village, connecting Orwell Corner’s authentic late-Victorian charms to Montgomery’s life and facilitating hands-on historic activities.
Visit our adorable farm animals, send a historic postcard, dance on the village green, enjoy some afternoon tea, and follow in Montgomery’s footsteps by taking a wagon ride along a route she travelled in 1910!
This program is intended for adult audiences, but children over 7 are allowed with supervision. Groups welcome. Costumes are welcome but not required!
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 and create a cutting board in our woodshop, then use it to 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
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