Bellevue House National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Bellevue House National Historic Site

Kingston, Ontario
Type
Parks Canada Site
Address
35 Centre Street, Kingston, ON, Canada
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Hours
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/visit/heures-hours
Phone
613-545-8666

At Bellevue House National Historic Site, many voices present the complex legacy of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald. Join the conversation about Macdonald as you move through a historic villa featuring new exhibits and updated narratives. Experience Bellevue House at your own pace, join a guided tour, or take part in an immersive program that fits your interest and schedule. The site is open 10 AM to 5 PM, Thursdays through Mondays, from Victoria-Day long weekend to Canada Day and from Labour Day to Thanksgiving, and daily from Canada Day to Labour Day. Admission and program fees apply.

Amenities

  • Family-Friendly
  • Guided Tour
  • National Historic Site
  • Parking
  • Parkland
  • Pet-Friendly
  • Washrooms

Fun Facts

– Bellevue House was built around 1841.

 

– It is a rare, early and excellent example of Italianate architecture in Canada.

Location

35 Centre Street, Kingston, ON, Canada
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