mackenzie king estate

CzarinaT

Wonderful way to spend a lovely sunny day. Lots of areas to walk and explore,or sit by the water to relax and reflect. Learn a little bit of history along the way. My favorite is to stroll through the rock garden, and then move along to the huge rock formations. Wander through the house and then sit to have a nice lunch or tea at the Teahouse. Wear a hat and sunscreen, and you can spend the whole afternoon enjoying the outdoors.

345richard

If you are interrested in the Canadian history, it's a good place to go, And they also have a tea room that I'm shure you will enjoy. There are some ruines and old buildings and the srounding land is also very interesting. It's all about one of our first Canadian prime ministers; Mackenzie king

SusanR421

We spent Thanksgiving Day at Mackenzie King Estate. We had 12:30 reservations for lunch and arrived early. We walked around the grounds which were beautiful. We got seated as soon as we went into the Tea Room. Lunch was served quickly and was delicious. The French Onion Soup is probably the best we've ever had and the scones with clotted cream - to die for! After lunch we visited the museum and continued to the other side of the grounds. It was a glorious day. This will definitely be a stop the next time we are in Ottawa.

luv2travelall7

I was born in Ottawa and as I child I remember visiting the MacKenzie King estate in the fall. I remember walking the trails and climbing on the building ruins that King collected and placed on his estate.It was very nostalgic revisiting the estate again over 45 years later, and finding it much as I remembered it. A wonderful place to walk, picnic, enjoy the fall colours and tour the home and guest cottages just as they were in the 1920'and 30's when Mr King spent his summers there.This time we stopped for lunch at the Tearoom, located in his former residence on the estate. We enjoyed our very nicely presented lunch on the porch overlooking the grounds. We had ordered soup, a chicken wrap, salad; and of course tea from a wide selection, and homemade lemonade. All was delicious! a little pricey but well worth it.Afterwards we walked the trails and toured the home. There are many information plaques placed around the estate and in the residence that have pictures as well quotes and writings from Mr. Kings diary. A thoroughly enjoyable way to spend a sunny fall afternoon

mafor77

Well maintained area of the park featuring the old Mackensie King cottage and farmland. Can be crowded on sunny fall days. A picnic on the estate grounds is a fun activity.

davidgQ4703XF

An estate well worth a visit . Full of information and very interesting facts located in wonderful environment Allow plenty of time and ask questions and you wont be disappointed.We went with all our family members who all enjoyed the day .Ottawa could teach many countries a thing our two on the way to present its past .

SDC789

An estate and home of a Prime Minister in years gone by. Modest yet comfortable. One captured the feel of what it must have been, helping to build a country. The guides were strategically placed to be of help. They all knew so much and some of it from personal reading.The buildings and grounds are well worth a visit. There is a long and not easy walk down to a waterfall.Parking was expensive. No other fees.

aronm894

After paying $9 to park we headed to the tearoom for some lunch. We waited 15 minutes without acknowledgement from any staff despite them making eye contact several times. There were free tables in the dining room at the time so we were not sure what their issue was. We left very dissatisfied. Please don't waste your time.

379nhand

wanted to try the teahouse. Stood there waiting for more than 20minutes while not a single server/host came by to greet us. Servers walked back and forth, made eye contact and then ignored us. There was another couple in front who waited even longer. Got fed up and left. Junk service.

ebbtide123

This was a relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of Ottawa. We happen to have a dinner reservation at L'Oree du Bois nearby so we decided to make a stop. The cottages were already closed by the time we got here however, the grounds were still open to visitors. A stroll here takes you back in time from the perspective of Canada's No.1 prime minister. There was certainly a lot of thought given to the layout of this estate, from the trails to the boathouse or from the guesthouse to the Tearoom at Moorside. The cottages are not impressive by today's standards but they are charming nonetheless.

skatinggrandma

There's a $9 charge for entrance. Lovely cottages and main house that you can tour. Guides are personable and knowledgeable. There's a tea room but food is very pricey. Beautifully kept property.

LCJfromMI

The grounds are wonderful, with plenty to see and much walking space. We also had lunch at the tea room, which was lovely, Great service, very good food. We followed with a hike to the little falls, which was perfect. This is not to be missed and the surrounding environs provide great opportunity for scenic hikes.

dyyzs

The grounds and the buildings are gems. Be sure to walk down to the architectural ruins just past Moorside. The tearoom is a lovely place to have lunch or, later, tea. The service is pleasant and the offerings are good and the prices are acceptable. Our group had soup/salad/sandwich, tea/sandwiches/scone/sweet, smoked salmon on baguette, and Montreal smoked meat sandwich -- all were good. Definitely worth the drive through Gatineau Park.

721JimB

The place was closed the day we were there. Surely tourist sites should be open 7 days a week in summer!! Then the café is way overpriced and the food just average - however, the grounds are immaculate and informative

MItch_in_Ottawa

It's a short drive outside of the city through the most beautiful Gatineau Park to get to the estate. The site is fairly compact so you won't need to walk too far but some climbing of stone steps and wooded trails is necessary to take it all in. There are beautiful little cabins and the main building as well as wonderful garden highlights that set the place apart. You can also stop in the main building and have an afternoon snack or a lemonade and look out onto the yards. It's an excellent part of Canada's history. Well worth the trip!