
Bellevue House National Historic Site
Hello, Bonjour, Shé:kon, Kwe!, Boozhoo, and welcome to Bellevue House National Historic Site, a place to explore the complex legacy of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, and have conversations about Canadian history.
Please note: Gardens, historic grounds and visitor centre are open. Historic house closed for exhibit renewal.

Restoration and renewal of Bellevue House
Learn about the complete renewal of the house's interior spaces and exhibits to tell more diverse stories.

Virtual tour of the historic house
Take a journey through the historic Bellevue house prior to renovations.
Visiting Bellevue House National Historic Site
Activities and experiences
Things to do, Xplorers program, red chairs and learning experiences.
Plan your visit
How to get here, facilities and services, museum, site rental.
Fees
Daily visitor and program fees, and more. Free admission for youth.
Passes
Discovery passes.
About Bellevue House National Historic Site
Stewardship and management
Contact information, public consultations, plans, and policies.
Contact Bellevue House National Historic Site
General inquiries:
Telephone: 613-545-8666
Toll-free: 1-888-773-8888
Hours of operation
Bellevue House National Historic Site is now closed for the season. We look forward to seeing you in 2024.
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