Melissa’s Favourite Historic Houses in Southern Ontario
My VisitList features my favourite historic house museums in Southern Ontario. The features I enjoy most: great architecture, period restorations, original furnishings, period artwork and an glimpse into historic lifestyles.
Places
Private: Glanmore National Historic Site
Belleville, Ontario
Restored Victorian Mansion and Community Museum
Annandale National Historic Site
Tillsonburg, Ontario
A Victorian home that has been nationally recognized for its magnificent interior.
Benares Historic House
Mississauga, Ontario
Benares Historic House has more than 165 years of history.
Dundurn Castle National Historic Site
Hamilton, Ontario
Experience a guided tour of this 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830’s on B...
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 &...
Fulford Place
Brockville, Ontario
Discover the story of Senator George T. Fulford and his grand mansion
Road Map
Belleville, Ontario to Brockville, Ontario
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