Parkwood Estate National Historic Site

at 270 Simcoe Street N, Oshawa , L1G 4T5 Canada

1. Museum
2. Real 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. Parkwood is owned and operated by the Parkwood Foundation, a not-for-profit charitable corporation established after the death of Sam McLaughlin in 1972. Parkwood exists for the enjoyment and education of everyone through the dedicated efforts of staff and volunteers, and with the support of generous individuals, corporations, foundations, service clubs, the City of Oshawa, the Province of Ontario, the Ontario Trillium Foundation, Parks Canada, and the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Description

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. In 1989, Parkwood was officially designated a National Historic Site and R.S. McLaughlin was named a person of significance to Canadian heritage by Parks Canada, the agency responsible for Canada's program of historical commemoration. The dual designation of both Sam McLaughlin as an individual and Parkwood as a landmark make this site a rich and unique property and the source of tremendous pride in the community.

General Info

Parkwood is open to visit: June 1 through Labour Day- 7 days a week from 10:30 to 5:00pm The day after Labour Day to May 31- Tuesday through Sunday 1:30 to 4:00pm NOTE: Parkwood is closed on Mondays for public touring through the off season

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Summary

Parkwood Estate National Historic Site is Oshawa based place and this enity listed in Real Estate category. Located at 270 Simcoe Street N ON L1G 4T5. Contact phone number of Parkwood Estate National Historic Site: 905-433-4311