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Auchmar Manor Housein-person Doors Open Hamilton Region

    Auchmar Manor House

    The Auchmar Estate is considered to be the last surviving country estate on Hamilton Mountain. It was built for the Honourable Isaac Buchanan, a local Scotsman, entrepreneur, politician and civic leader in 19th-century Canada. Visit this Gothic revival manor house and learn about its storied past before strolling the walled and landscaped grounds that surround it. No parking on site.

    Auchmar was originally home to the honourable Isaac Buchanan (a local businessman and politician). Throughout the years, Auchmar has also been home to the Young family (local entrepreneurs), the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Hungarian Sisters of Social Service. During Digital Doors Open, discover the history of the house and listen to a short lecture on the past, present and future of the property. View a photo tour of Auchmar below. And explore virtual tours and stories of the house and its past inhabitants on their Instagram page. Check their Instagram page daily for new photos and stories!

    Contact info

    88 Fennell Avenue West (at West 5th Street)
    Hamilton, Ontario
    E-mail: museums@hamilton.ca
    https://www.friendsofauchmar.ca

    Architecture

    Year built: 1852-54
    Building type:Historical landmarkHistorical house
    Architectural style:Gothic revival

    Dates/hours open

    May 03, 10:00am - May 04, 04:00pm

    Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.