Black Creek Pioneer Village IV

The Black Creek Pioner Village, Part IV

The pioneer village consists of over forty 19th century buildings, decorated in the style of the 1860s with period furnishings. These rooms tell the story of first settlers. The interiors show the pleasing proportions of the Ontario classic style.

Located in the Visitor's Centre, the Black Creek Shop features a wide selection of historical books, souvenirs, handcrafted reproductions of 19th century household items such as lanterns, slate boards (the first computer ) and slate pencils, historical maps and newspapers of the period along with historic communities book series for ages 6 to 14.The Gift Shop also offers light snacks, beverages, and candies.The gift shop accepts Visa, MasterCard , Amex, and debit card.

And this old village brings on many thoughts.

(All the pictures have been taken by Elena).

To deny pain after a loss is to hold on it.

Only be experiencing the pain - to go through it, to feel it, to express it and speak about it - can we truly learn from it and be set free to move on.

We cannot avoid the hurt. We must learn to cope with and move into the pain.

Yearning... In the weeks and months following the death of a person you love, no matter what you were doing, you would find your mind wandering.

You may dine, but the person who you love and who left you will be in your thoughts constantly.

After a loss, you are emotionally and physically vulnerable, so it is strongly advisable to have a physical check-up by your doctor. (Doctor's House built circa 1830. Original Location: Chinquacousy (Brampton), Ontario. The verandah with its curved copper roof is a welcome entrance to this timber frame home with wood sheathing and stucco finish).

Your doctor will ensure your symptoms are not caused by a specific medical ailment. (The Doctor house was originally a farm house designed to accommodate two generations of the family at once).

Saying such symptoms may be normal does not lessen the fact that they may require attention. (Doctor's reception room: With two front doors, completely separate upstairs and doors to close off each wing, two families could live separately in the same home).

The death of someone we love can be one of the most agonizing experiences of life. (Doctor's reception room: This design made the house ideal for the village doctor. With one section of the house used as living quarters, the other section served as the doctor's office and waiting room).

After somebody dies, you experience many confusing and conflicting emotions. You are hurting. In fact, during that difficult time, everything seems to hurt. (Picture: Dominion Carriage Works).

Very few people enjoy pain. Most of us do everything possible to avoid it. And when we lose someone we have counted on for, we lose the confidence to face the world. We find ourselves struggling to cope with many unexpected and surprising emotions.

If we have a physical pain, we take a pill to try to get rid of it. And with the loss of a person we love, we can do nothing. Edgely Slaughter House, built circa 1860 Original Location: Edgely, Ontario (Jane Street and Hwy #7).