Robert McLaughlin Gallery

Posted December 6, 2008 by admin in Arts, Ontario Attractions Blog | No comments yet

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery, downtown Oshawa near the Civic Center, built in 1969 and designed by Arthur Erickson, houses works of the “Painters’ Eleven”, a group of abstract artists founded in 1953. The gallery has temporary exhibitions by contemporary Canadian artists as well as the permanent collection.

The Robert McLaughlin Gallery is the largest public art gallery in Durham Region. The Gallery serves the educational, intellectual, and aesthetic needs of the community both locally and nationally, while collaborating with other galleries that have similar goals.

Located in downtown Oshawa, this splendid building is much more than a place to view the permanent collection and changing exhibitions in a glorious setting. The vibrant programmes and services that are enjoyed by the public and members may be enjoyed throughout the year. Visit The Robert McLaughlin Gallery – Where ideas take shape.

Robert McLaughlin Gallery
72 Queen Street, Civic Centre
Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z3
Phone 1 (905) 576-3000
Fax 1 (905) 576-9774
http://www.rmg.on.ca

Parkwood Estate

Posted December 2, 2008 by admin in Ontario Attractions Blog, ontario attractions | No comments yet

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