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Bellevue House National Historic Site - Visitor Centre and Gardensin-person Doors Open Kingston

  • In-person
  • French services available
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • National Historic Site (Canada)
  • Parking
  • Partial wheelchair access
  • Self-guided tours available
  • Washrooms
Bellevue House National Historic Site - Visitor Centre and Gardens

Bellevue House is a place where Canadians can explore the complex legacy of Canada's first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and share in conversations about Canadian history. Set in a quiet Kingston neighborhood, the tranquil grounds are surrounded by an orchard and a heritage garden. Kids can enjoy Pollinators to Prime Ministers, a 30-minute interactive kitchen-garden experience.

Contact info

35 Centre Street
Kingston, Ontario

https://PC.gc.ca/bellevue

Architecture

Year built: 1840
Building type:AttractionHistorical landmark
Architect: George Browne
Architectural style:Italianate

Dates/hours open

Sep 24, 10:00am - Sep 25, 04:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Pollinators to Prime Ministers tours (by Rebecca Kaine) every hour on the hour, between 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.; guided tours of the grounds and visitor centre with historian Dr. Valerie Martin every hour on the hour, between 10 and 11 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.