You can contact our Museum Booking Coordinator via phone or email. We recommend booking at least 4 weeks in advance to secure your preferred date and package
Motorcoach Tourism
Pickering Museum Village is Durham Region’s largest open-air museum located in the scenic valley of Pickering, Ontario. Just minutes from Highway 407 and Pickering City Centre, our site offers a unique blend of heritage architecture, engaging programming, and modern amenities tailored for motor coach tourism.
The newly developed Dorsay Community and Heritage Centre (DCHC) features a temporary gallery, café, gift shop, rest spaces, accessible washrooms, a patio, and flexible program space. In the museum village, guests will find a gift shop/snack bar, picnic shelter, and dedicated areas for tourism package programming.
Group Tourism Packages
All About Anne
Explore filming locations from beloved Anne of Green Gables productions. Guests participate in themed workshops, enjoy guided tours, and can extend their visit with afternoon tea and a vintage fashion show.
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Add-ons: Optional tea
Sample Itinerary:
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Arrival and welcome at Dorsay Community & Heritage Centre and Pickering Museum Village (lower museum village arrival available if required)
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Guided tour of filming locations
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Tea blending workshop
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Optional afternoon tea and fashion video show
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Time to explore exhibits or gift shop
War on Whisky
Step into the Roaring Twenties with mocktail mixology, art deco fashion accessories, and a self-guided passport activity exploring bootlegging and prohibition history.
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Add-ons: Optional themed picnic or refreshments available
Sample Itinerary:
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Arrival and welcome at DCHC (lower museum village arrival available if required)
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Mocktail mixology workshop
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Fashion accessory activity
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Self-guided passport tour of exhibits
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Optional picnic lunch or café visit
Spine Tingling
Delve into Victorian funerary customs and spiritualism with a séance, behind-the-scenes access to our historic hearse, and mortuary photography.
Duration: Approximately 2.5 hours
Add-ons: Optional themed picnic and/ or evening ghost tour
Sample Itinerary:
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Arrival and welcome at DCHC (lower museum village arrival available if required)
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Introduction to Victorian spiritualism
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Séance experience
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Guided ghost tour
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Time to explore exhibits or enjoy refreshments
FAQs
Is the site accessible for guests with mobility needs?
Yes, our site includes accessible washrooms, ramps, and pathways to ensure all guests can enjoy the experience. Our grounds are uneven, and the path from the DCHC is a steep elevation. For guests with severe mobility restrictions, contact us to discuss changes we can make for your participants’ comfort.
Is there parking for motor coaches?
Yes, we offer a dedicated bus turnaround and parking area for motor coaches.
Are food and beverages available on site?
Yes, we have a café in the DCHC and a snack bar in the museum village. Add-on picnic lunches or themed teas are available depending on the package.
What amenities are available for bus drivers and tour organizers?
We provide complimentary refreshments and lounge spaces for drivers and organizers to relax during the visit.
Can we customize the itinerary or add time for shopping or exhibits?
Yes, we offer flexible scheduling and can include time for exhibit exploration or gift shop visits.
Is there a minimum or maximum group size?
Our packages are designed for groups of 15 to 56 guests. Larger groups may be accommodated with advance notice.
Contact Us
Pickering Museum Village
3550 Greenwood Rd.
Greenwood, ON L0H 1H0
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