Parkwood Estate
Parkwood is one of Canada’s finest and last remaining grand estates, featuring architectural, landscape and interior designs of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Once home to auto baron R. Samuel McLaughlin (founder of General Motors of Canada), Parkwood is praised by Canada’s Historic Site and Monuments Board as “a rare surviving example of the type of estate developed in Canada during the inter-war years, and is rarer still by its essentially intact condition, furnished and run to illustrate as it was lived within.”
Parkwood was the family home of the McLaughlins from 1917 until 1972. The majestic estate that was once a private enclave to be experienced by a select few is now a National Historic Site, open year-round to be enjoyed by all. The large property still retains its original essence as the private abode of a prominent Canadian family, reflecting not only the personal interests and tastes of its owner, but also five remarkable decades in history as Canada and the world embraced both the automobile and 20th century technology.
Parkwood welcomes individuals, families and groups year round, and offers numerous ways to enjoy the special beauty, history and hospitality of this remarkable site.
To experience all that the grand estate has to offer in the warmer months, be sure to allow yourself time to explore the gardens. Complete your visit with a leisurely lunch or afternoon tea in the Formal Garden Teahouse. Your winter visit will be complete if you make a reservation for afternoon tea in the Greenhouse Tearoom along with your Mansion Tour.
Any time of year, your visit would not be complete until you spend time in the charming Parkwood Gift Shop. For details on the various ways to enjoy Parkwood, please visit the Parkwood Estate Web Site at www.parkwoodestate.com
Parkwood Location:
270 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario.
Telphone: 905-433-4311
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