Weekly offer
Bellevue House National Historic Site
Experience history at Bellevue House National Historic Site, engage with many voices, reflect on the challenging legacy of Sir John A. Macdonald, and join the conversation about Canada’s first prime minister. Take in one of the self guided opportunities or join experienced staff members on a guided tour.
Self guided opportunities
Visit and tour Bellevue House at your own pace. Exhibits, panels, and the Parks Canada App offer the chance to learn more about this historic site.
Learn more about self guided opportunities.
A self guided tour of the site includes the following locations:
- Visitor Centre
- Historic Bellevue House
- Ornamental gardens and heritage apple orchard
- Period kitchen garden
Cost: Daily admission
Guided opportunities
Bellevue, in Brief
This guided tour provides you with an introduction to the history of Bellevue House to enhance your visit. Uncover connections between the picturesque Italianate villa and what it symbolized in the life of Canada’s first prime minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.
Details
- Duration: 20 to 30 minutes
- English, 11:15 am and 3:15 pm; French, 10:15 am and 2:15 pm
- Spring and Fall - Thursday through Monday
- July and August - Daily
- Up to 30 participants
Keeping Up Appearances
Experience what it was like to live in a time where social status literally defined what doors you could open. Class segregation was an inherent part of life in the 1840s. Challenge yourself to understand what life would have been like if you were a woman, a maid-of-all-work or an upper-class gentleman.
Details
- Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours
- July and August, 1pm - Tuesday, Thursday, & Sunday
- Call (613) 545-8666 or email bellevue.house@pc.gc.ca to reserve you spot for July and August or book private group program for September and October.
- Up to 12 participants
- Also available for school and group bookings
Fees will vary with group size and culinary option
Unpacking Macdonald
Macdonald was a lifelong politician who had great influence in shaping Canada into the country it is today. There is a lot to unpack about his complex legacy.
This tour is for people looking to examine topics like social class structures, racism, and sexism in Victorian Canada while looking closer at some of Macdonald’s political decisions. Bring an open mind and open heart and join the discussion in this safe space.
Details
- Duration: 60 to 90 minutes
- May through October, 1:00 pm Monday, Thursday, Saturday,
- Call (613) 545-8666 or email bellevue.house@pc.gc.ca to reserve your spot or to book a private program for you group.
- Up to 14 people
Visiting with a school group or looking to book a commercial or community group tour? Bellevue House National Historic Site offers curriculum related school programs and customizable tours for any group.
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