Historic Homes in Ontario
Hillary House gets its name from the Hillary family that lived there from 1894-1992. Before that, two other families lived in and practiced medicine from the home! There’s lots of family history within the walls of Hillary House, with almost all of our collection being items that have always been on site and belonged to the Hillary family.
Although the history of Hillary House and the Hillary family is special and unique to our site, there are other Historic Homes with rich histories of those who lived there all across Ontario and Canada. Plenty to explore! We compiled only a few of the many beautiful historic homes in Ontario to share and encourage others to visit and support these sites. Immerse yourself in the various time periods, families, cultures, and architecture of these historic homes below.
Places
Hillary House National Historic Site
Aurora, Ontario
Hillary House was designated a National Historic Site due to it being one of the best examples of Gothic Revival Architecture in Ontario! Within the walls of Hillary House lives over 100 years of medical history, history of those who lived in the home, and the history of Aurora. We love this local gem and hope to welcome visitors on a tour of the house and the grounds this summer. Hillary House even has a grass tennis court you can use!
Homewood Museum
Maitland, Ontario
See where seven generations of the Jones family chose to call home and immerse yourself in
Annandale National Historic Site
Tillsonburg, Ontario
A Victorian home that has been nationally recognized for its magnificent interior.
Fulford Place
Brockville, Ontario
Discover the story of Senator George T. Fulford and his grand mansion
Whitehern Historic House & Garden NHS
Hamilton, Ontario
Built in 1848 -McQuesten family home for three generations, from 1852-1968
Spadina Museum: Historic House & Gardens
Toronto, Ontario
Spadina Museum, named from an Annishnaabemowin word ishpadina (“highland” or &...
François Baby House (National Historic Site of Canada)
Windsor, Ontario
The Maison François Baby House features exhibitions on French and War of 1812 history.
Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this early 19th century homestead once home to the Gage family...
Eldon House Heritage Site
London, Ontario
Eldon House was lived in for 125 years and remains as a time capsule in London, ON.
Nelles Manor Museum
Grimsby, Ontario
Nelles Manor Museum hosts tours, teas, commemorations of local historical events, ghost tours and more!
The Manor contains original wood works, fittings and many Nelles family items. I was lovely restored over 40 years from eight apartments to a family home, which was then donated to the community as a heritage house museum in 2016.
Parkwood National Historic Site
Oshawa, Ontario
Home of the founding president of General Motors of Canada, 55 room estate and gardens.
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Aurora, Ontario to Oshawa, Ontario
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