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.
Bellevue House National Historic Site
Kingston, Ontario
- Type
- Parks Canada Site
- Address
- 35 Centre Street, Kingston, ON, Canada
Get directions - Hours
- https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bellevue/visit/heures-hours
- Phone
- 613-545-8666
Amenities
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Family-Friendly -
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Parking -
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Pet-Friendly -
Washrooms
Fun Facts
– Bellevue House was built around 1841.
– It is a rare, early and excellent example of Italianate architecture in Canada.
Events At This Place
Bellevue, in brief / Bellevue en bref
Bellevue House National Historic Site
11 - 20 July, 2025 | 10:30 am, 11:30 am, 1:00 pm, and 3:00 pm daily / 10 h 30, 11 h 30, 13 h et 15 h tous les jours
Unpacking Macdonald / Décortiquer Macdonald
Bellevue House National Historic Site
11 - 20 July, 2025 | 1:00 pm daily / 13 h tous les jours
Sharing Knowledge and Skills Series: Whispers in the Hall/Série de partage du savoir et des habiletés : Chuchotements dans les couloirs
Bellevue House National Historic Site
12 July, 2025 | 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 1:00 pm / 11 h, 12 h et 13 h
Keeping Up Appearances / Sauver les apparences
Bellevue House National Historic Site
12 July, 2025 | 1:00 pm / 13 h
Sharing Knowledge and Skills Series: A Country Beyond the Great Water / Série de partage du savoir et des habiletés : Un pays au-delà des grandes eaux
Bellevue House National Historic Site
19 July, 2025 | 11:00 am to 12:00 pm / 11 h à 12 h
Keeping Up Appearances / Sauver les apparences
Bellevue House National Historic Site
19 July, 2025 | 1:00 pm / 13 h
Location
35 Centre Street, Kingston, ON, Canada
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