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Mackenzie King Estate
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#5 of 38 things to do in Gatineau
Historic Sites
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Monday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Friday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM
Sunday
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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CPhillips
Barrie, Canada1,068 contributions
Natural beauty and history
Sep. 2022 • Friends
Walking the grounds of this beautiful historic site was peaceful and contemplative. Even though the buildings are closed for the season, the lack of crowds, many interpretive plaques and information boards and sheer natural beauty made our visit perfect. The trails throughout, gardens and path to the waterfalls were lovely. The Victorian faux ruins were also very special. Will definitely be back when it’s fully open.
Written September 29, 2022
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Alejandro B
Ottawa, Canada971 contributions
Perfect day trip if you are in the Ottawa-Gatineau region
Sep. 2022 • Family
As a longtime Ottawa resident, I have come here numerous times over the years. During my latest September visit, I enjoyed the lovely strolls and views that this tranquil site offers.

Tip: I normally park in the Estate parking lot when I come here. On this trip, however, I parked in the lot at the start of the Lauriault Trail and then hiked to the Estate. This lovely path through the woods takes about 30 minutes to get to the Estate if you are going at a quick pace, or 45 mins to an hour if you are going at a leisurely pace. Something to keep in mind in the fall as the Estate parking lot gets jammed with tourists who want to see the leaves change colours.

Tip #2: A staff member on site told me there are presently no food services at the Estate due to Covid-fallout and renovations, so make sure to pack a lunch and/or snacks if you plan to stay a long time.
Written September 10, 2022
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Chitrayukt
Laval, Canada9 contributions
Mesmerizing Experience
Jul. 2022
Visiting Mackenzie King Estate was a pleasure. It was summer home to Canada's longest Prime Minister. We visited Kingswood and Moorside Cottages and witnessed the artifacts from that era.
You can checkout the lush green gardens and estate ruins. You can also go on the waterfall trail to see a small but cute waterfall. It is currently closed due to erosion though.
Don't forget to take amazing pictures. The estate provides a nice background to your pictures.
Please check out the schedule of visiting the Mackenzie King Estate before visiting during summers specifically.
Written July 5, 2022
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Scott P
Ottawa, Canada183 contributions
Afternoon Tea
Sep. 2019
On a Sunday afternoon, I was at the Mackenzie King Estate with friends for an afternoon tea. as well as to explore the estate where Canada's longest-serving Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King had his summer residence and retreat. There were these old ruins of Medieval archways and columns that were salvaged from the 1916 fire that consumed the Parliament Building in Ottawa as well as fragments that King collected from the British Houses of Parliament. While my friends and I were eating outside of the Pat Cafe, music from the Swing Era of the 1940s was playing in the background that was as a trip back in time making it a jolly day.
Written August 24, 2020
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Deborah S
Vaudreuil-Dorion, Canada38 contributions
A very special place to help understand our history
Sep. 2019
Mackenzie King was an unusual person, but all of that aside, this was his refuge, as a single (unmarried) prime minister - he loved his dog and there is a special walking path for the pet .. the columns as seen in the photo were set up to frame certain parts of the landscape ... great for photos and just quiet time to contemplate ones life choices ... always a great visit ..
Written February 14, 2020
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Dan G
Gatineau, Canada159 contributions
Photo op
Jul. 2019
Always a great place to visit, especially for taking pictures. Every chance I get to visit, I enjoy simply walking around, such a beautiful place.
Written February 11, 2020
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Mason M
Gatineau, Canada22 contributions
A taste of history, folowed with tea
May 2019
Great place to visit, may be a bit hard for some to walk up from the parking lot, but worth it. Makes for great photos.
A nice walk with flowers around, the 'prime minister's chalet ' more a tea and coffee area. Those ruins were the first places i visited as a kid and still is a joy to this day. I prefer spring or fall to visit but summer is good also
Written January 26, 2020
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Diane B
Gatineau, Canada11 contributions
Interesting, informative and beautiful
Aug. 2019
Gatineau Park is a must for visitors to Canada's Capital region. If hiking is not your thing, you might nevertheless enjoy a stroll on the Mackenzie King estate. Our prime minister during the war years (WWII) would escape to this lovely place to resource himself. He was a strange man to be sure, never marrying and enjoying séances. He put together an interesting variety of ruins which couples come to for wedding photos. There is also a preserved summer house and a tea house in the main building. There is a short trail that follows a stream. Lovely for a summer day!
Other than young children who would not find this interesting, it is for all ages.
Written January 10, 2020
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Kathleen J
Ottawa, Canada5 contributions
Fabulous resource
Sep. 2019
We're so fortunate to have this lovely place to visit. Any season is a good time to visit. In the summer we walk our dog there and he loves the trails. The hiking is good all year round. There's something for everyone!
Written November 5, 2019
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theconrads2009
Halifax, Canada8 contributions
Fall day
Oct. 2019 • Family
We decided not to visit this park during Thanksgiving weekend as we heard it was busy. We went the next day learning they were closed Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s that time of year. We were with two young children so we walked the property. Our boys played in the leaves having a blast, the parking was free and the weather was in our favor. Afternoon would have perfected the day but it gives us something to look forward to next time. The leaves were beautiful. Definitely the best time of the year to go in my opinion.
Written October 30, 2019
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