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Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site
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72 reviews
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Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site was the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. In 1911, A.C. Rutherford, his wife Mattie and their family moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus. The family entertained friends, relatives and influential Edmontonians for more than a generation. Today, this restored and furnished Edwardian-era home maintains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters, guided tours and special events.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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Trudy T
Hinton, Canada54 contributions
Great history and gardens
Jul. 2022
We had bought the travel AB history pass, so got in free with that. We came only half hour before closing, but our guide did an awesome job for us explaining all the bits and pieces.
Written July 25, 2022
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cathv250
Edmonton, Canada31 contributions
I enjoyed the cafe which is more like a restaurant as much as the house!
Oct. 2019
The house is intriguing with 100 years of history. Cheap to enter and helpful staff. Other people sing the praises of the buffet but I had a simple lunch in the restaurant which was fresh cooked and delicious.
Written November 5, 2019
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JCT30
Edmonton, Canada15 contributions
Beautiful Historic Treasure.
Aug. 2019
I visit this historic residence often and still love the atmosphere, and I appreciate the care taken to preserve all aspects of the treasures inside and the building itself. The was a period in Edmonton's not too distant past when the great old residences and larger buildings of historical significance were bulldozed without a second thought, at great loss to the city. This one, thankfully, was saved.
Written October 8, 2019
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Gary S
Kalamazoo County, MI153 contributions
Two weeks in the Rockies
Sep. 2019 • Couples
This stop was really informative. A beautiful preservation of history. Our guide took his time and answered lots of questions. We did not use the cafe but looks interesting. As website says, you can park right in front if not busy. On the weekend we saw lots of street parking available (metered)
Written September 22, 2019
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R B
Edmonton, Canada157 contributions
Bad timing
Apr. 2019
What do you do in Edmonton on a long weekend? Well, we thought we'd visit the home of our first premier. There is very limited parking so we had to use university parking and pay. Then we got in to the home and were told that they were doing Spring Cleaning so all the rooms, while open, were in upheaval. Still interesting but quite a disappointment. The staff said they couldn't post about it on their web page because the provincial election was going on and they weren't allowed to post anything during that time. A fine home with lots of history and knowledgeable staff to bring it alive.
Written August 24, 2019
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puckstopper31
Edmonton, Canada714 contributions
True history
Aug. 2019
Impressive historic site. The ornate woodworking to the China and kitchen this is a true piece of Alberta history that anyone can appreciate.
Written August 17, 2019
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rlmptl
Lloydminster, Canada1,086 contributions
very interesting place
May 2019 • Family
loved this place so interesting and informative a must see for sure parking is a bit hard but otherwise this is worth seeing
Written May 5, 2019
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Roland I
Lethbridge, Canada165 contributions
WE went for brunch and then a tour
Apr. 2019 • Family
This is a great place to visit. Great tours with very interesting facts about the house and the family who lived here. We were the only ones going through but it was Easter Sunday. Brunch at the Vintage forks restaurant was amazing. (see my other review)
Written April 21, 2019
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Cairine_and_Jim_C
Golden Lake, Canada38 contributions
Luncheon and Museum Tour
Dec. 2018 • Friends
Superb luncheon! Our server Justice is most familiar with fine cuisine having been trained herself! Cudos to our chef for the innovative dishes including an avocado sherbet which was to die for topping off the beets salad entree.Lamb entree was served with original sides so far from the humdrum usual as to be a celebration of epicurean delight!
We then toured the Museum accompanied by Ron who was impressively knowledgeable from the various plattersand dishes to the original Christmas cactus in the drawing room.
For an easterner visiting Alberta this was fascinating drawing connections from aontaril to Slberta in the 1900's
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Written December 9, 2018
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Doreen M
Costa Rica39 contributions
Excelllent menu and cook,great service,lovely old home once residence to premier of Alberta. Near University of Alberta
Oct. 2018
My nursing classmates and I reserved their breakfast room for 8 for a luncheon in October and thoroughly enjoyed
Our experience.
The food was delicious and service top notch. We even got to meet the cook who created the chicken pot pie
Filled with mushrooms and veggies and topped with a delicious crust.yummy and served piping hot. Nice green salad and great choice of desserts too. You won't be dissapointed.
Written November 6, 2018
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