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Your Heritage Home Base in the Central West

Discover the charm of Canowindra with The Old Vic as your home base. Experience a place where history meets a vibrant contemporary pulse, with the region's finest attractions right at your doorstep.

Hot air balloons over Canowindra at sunrise

A Regional Gem

The Gateway to the
Central West

Canowindra has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving into a premier tourism destination while meticulously preserving its quintessential small-town atmosphere. It is a place where time slows down, allowing the heritage of the Central West to speak clearly to every visitor.

At the heart of our town lies the famous "bent" main street—a charming architectural anomaly lined with 19th-century buildings that house stories of bushrangers and pioneers. This heritage-listed streetscape serves as a living museum, inviting you to wander through history.

LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS

A Curation of Culture

Age of Fishes Museum

Explore one of the world's most significant fossil sites, housing thousands of 360-million-year-old fish fossils from the Devonian Period.

Niche Fashion & Retail

Discover one-of-a-kind shopping experiences, featuring curated niche fashion boutiques and unique artisanal homewares unique to our region.

Agricultural Heritage

The soul of Canowindra is rooted in its fertile soils. Experience the rich tapestry of agricultural life that has sustained our community for generations.

Cultural Hub

An Arts Hub at the
Old Vic

For many years, The hotel has a long association with local and regional artists. Our grand heritage hallways and communal spaces act as a living gallery, showcasing a rotating collection of works by local artists from across the Central West.

"We invite local artists to reach out and share their vision within our historic walls."

Heritage guest lounge at The Old Vic Hotel in Canowindra

THE FULL EXPERIENCE

Ballooning, art, food, agriculture, vineyards, history, architecture, country pubs, and award winning wines...

What more could you ask for?

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