Join us for a delightful afternoon of Sweet Tea and Sunshine in the breathtaking historic gardens of Parkwood Estate! Surrounded by lush blooms, manicured lawns, and the timeless charm of this heritage site, this picnic is the perfect way to savor the beauty of nature and good company.   Indulge in refreshing sweet tea, a […]

Grab your favourite Teddy Bear and your favourite people and enjoy an evening on the grounds of Parkwood Estate! Participate in our scavenger hunt, take a photo with our life sized Teddy Bear in our photo area and enjoy a live story reading! Get ready for some incredible entertainment as well! Balloon animals, Snow Princess […]

We’re looking for the PURRFECT name for our lynx! Last year the Museum kicked off an animal naming contest for the animals in our North Eastern Ontario Animal Exhibit. We had such a wonderful response when trying to find the ideal name for “Cedar the Beaver”, that we’ve brought the contest back for another edition! […]

Join us for Family Fun Days this summer—each week brings a new theme! This weeks theme is Bug Bonanza, featuring a bug-catcher craft and a creepy crawly scavenger hunt. Stop by Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy the fun!

Join us for Family Fun Days this summer—each week brings a new theme! This weeks theme is Castle Creations, featuring a foam craft and a sunny scavenger hunt. Stop by Monday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to enjoy the fun!  

Parents and Tots come on adventure with us as we experience our senses through play, crafts, and activities at the Museum! For ages 2-4 years. $5 per child. Parent participation and preregistration is required.

Explore Parkwood’s historic grounds. Discover the hidden heritage gems with our Historic Places Days FREE photo scavenger hunt. Follow the clues to the different areas of the grounds, snap a picture and tag @parkwoodestate and #HistoricPlacesDays in your pictures and post to Instagram and/or Facebook. Clue sheets are available for pick up in the Carriage […]

Step back in time and experience life in 1917. Perfect for first-time visitors, this guided tour will provide you with an overview of the entertaining spaces (main floor) of the Estate, as well as an introduction to the McLaughlin Family.   Duration: Approx. 90 minutes   Admission* Adult: $18.00 Senior (55+): $15.00 Youth (7-14): $15.00 Child […]