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Dominion Day “Old Time” Village Fair and Memory Lane’s 25th Birthday

Wed, July 01, 2026

A festive day celebrating the coastal villages in the Lake Charlotte area and Memory Lane's 25th birthday.

Enjoy a free freshly made donut from our vintage Belshaw Donut Robot, then explore the Village, filled with games and demonstrations. Check out the schedule below for the full list of activities.

Rain or shine

Please Note: Memory Lane Heritage Village has free-roaming farm animals on site and does not allow pets within the Village grounds.

Admission:

Free admission, Donations greatly appreciated
 

Dominion Day Activities:

Please note: Activity list is subject to change. Some activities listed are weather dependent, but the donuts will be fresh and hot, regardless of any rain!
 

10:30 AM Doors Open, Donuts Await

Donuts In the Garage
Get your free donut! Donut making with vintage Belshaw donut robot (while supplies last). Donuts will also be sold in the Gift Shop at the discretion of the Donut Flipping Team.

On the Playing Field
Traditional Relays on the Playing Field (three legged race, potato sack, egg & spoon, scavenger hunt)
Dominion Day and Canada Day Trivia, Crazy Eights, and Flag Guessing Games

In and Around the Schoolhouse
Write a letter on the typewriter
Guess the artifact
Create your own flag

In the Clam Factory
Model boat display by the Maritime Ship Modelers Guild (sailing also on the Dufferin Pond)

On the Dufferin Pond (behind the Clam Factory)
Make a paper boat, or sail a wind-up rubber band boat, or purchase a balloon boat in the Gift Shop. Make a paper hat to wear while you sail your ship.

Inside The Webber House
Homestead Preservation Artifact Game & Create The Plate

By the Boat Shop
Learn how to wringer wash

Mine Camp
Hunt for minerals in the rock pile
Gold panning demonstrations
 

Cookhouse Menu (Served 11am-3pm)

2026 menu TBA