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Black Creek Pioneer Village vs Gardiner Museum
Both Gardiner Museum and Black Creek Pioneer Village are praised by professional travelers. On balance, Gardiner Museum ranks slightly better than Black Creek Pioneer Village. Gardiner Museum has a TripExpert Score of 84 with accolades from 4 reviews such as Time Out, Travel + Leisure and Frommer's.
Black Creek Pioneer Village
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
Frommer's
1000 Murray Ross Pkwy. Toronto, Ontario M3J 2P3, Canada
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Lonely Planet
"Black Creek Pioneer Village re-creates rural life in 19th-century Ontario."
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Time Out
"This quaint re-creation of 19th-century village life could easily have become 'Ye Olde Disneyesque Embarrassment', but it's actually an interesting place to spend an afternoon."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Set among abundant greenery and dirt roads flanked by wooden sidewalks and split-rail fences, the ensemble exudes a bygone-era charm."
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Highlights include the tinsmith shop; the Stong farm; the Half Way House... and the printing office.
Afar Magazine
"Great for kids, families, and history buffs, this authentically restored village of some 40 houses, workshops, stores, and farmland is an exciting step back into 19th-century Ontario."
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Frommer's
"In this quaint reconstruction of a Victorian-era village, costumed interpreters cheerily answer questions about life in the 19th century."
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Gardiner Museum
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
New York Times
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111 Queen's Park, At Bloor St., Toronto, Ontario M5S 2C7, Canada
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Travel + Leisure
"The Gardiner showcases a collection of more than 3,000 pieces, ranging from ancient Mayan figurines to 17th-century English Delftware and dynamic contemporary pieces."
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Time Out
"The first specialist museum of ceramic art in North America."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"This museum, the project of collectors George and Helen Gardiner, features pottery and porcelain from a variety of countries and cultures."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Dedicated solely to the ceramic arts, the space was first opened to house the private collection of George and Helen Gardiner. Later turned into an award -winning building by KPMB Architects."
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The topics of the tours vary, though, so check with the front desk upon arrival to make sure the day's theme is of interest.
New York Times
"The fabulous Gardiner Museum, one of North America’s only museums dedicated to ceramics, is featuring “Sharif Bey: Colonial Ruptures,” with African-inspired icons by the Syracuse-based artist (through Aug"
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