Woodside National Historic Site of Canada
Visitor Information
The boyhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's 10th prime minister, is restored to its 1890's appearance. This on-line guided tour shows you through Woodside's rooms, both elegant and homey.
Begin your Web journey to Woodside National Historic Site of Canada ...
Welcome to Woodside
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
The parlour is kept neat and tidy, ready for the arrival of visitors.
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
The library was the hearth of the King household.
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It was used by the family for conversation, reading, tea, and prayers.
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
The King family ate all of their meals in the dining room.
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
The pantry was a storage room for serving dishes, kitchen utensils, and dry foods.
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The most prominent feature of the kitchen is the cast-iron cook-stove.
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
The Guest Room is equipped with a hand-painted wash set.
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
Willie worked on school lessons in this room.
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
The Kings' matching bedroom furniture is of the Eastlake style.
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
It is summer at Woodside &
© Parks Canada / Brian Morin, 1997
Woodside in the winter time.
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We welcome you to now visit in person, our historic site in Kitchener, Ontario.