Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Bethune Memorial House National Historic Site

Gravenhurst, Ontario
Type
House Museum/Homestead
Address
235 John Street North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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Hours
https://parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/on/bethune
Phone
705-687-4261

Welcome to the birthplace of an international hero. During the early 20th century, Dr. Norman Bethune became a medical pioneer, an advocate for Canada’s universal health care system, and a Chinese cultural icon. Take a tour of Bethune Memorial House, a charming Victorian-era home set on a manicured property alongside an informative Visitor Centre, and immerse yourself in an incredible legacy of accomplishment that strengthens the bond between nations to this day.

Notes from "Historic Canadians"

Amenities

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

Location

235 John Street North, Gravenhurst, Ontario, Canada
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