Tour the restored home and gardens of historic Bellevue House knowing that seeds were planted here for the birth of a country. Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and his family made Bellevue House their home from 1848 to 1849. Wander through the family’s preserved kitchen garden, bite into an heirloom apple, and watch costumed gardeners wielding scythes to cut the lawn in the method of the 1840s.
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A whisky expert will guide your senses through whisky tasting and food pairings while you learn about the history of whisky making.
Spice up your family visit to Bellevue House National Historic Site with the new Parks Canada's Xplorers program. Explore this amazing site, the home of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.
New exhibits at the Bellevue House National Historic Site Visitor Centre
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Getting here
35 Centre Street
Kingston ON K7L 4E5
Hours of operation
May 20th to October 9th
Open daily, including statutory holidays
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Fees
Free admission in 2017. Other fees still apply.
Detailed fees list
Contact us
Telephone: 613-545-8666
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Fax: 613-545-872
Email: Bellevue.House@pc.gc.ca
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