Bellevue House National Historic Site

Bellevue House National Historic Site was the former residence of Canada’s First Prime Minister, Sir John A MacDonald. It is located in a neighbourhood between downtown and the Kingston Penitentiary. Built about 1840, Bellevue House is one of the most interesting examples surviving in Canada of Italian Villa architecture, a style that was new in the country and novel in Kingston. As a Father of Confederation and Canada’s first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald has had a direct impact on how Canada has grown from a small colony into a world-leading democratic country.

In Bellevue House, visitors can explore The Many Voices of Confederation exhibit presented in the Visitor Centre to hear stories about Macdonald, his challenges and accomplishments and the evolving story of Confederation that continues today. The exhibit features an interactive photo booth with an invitation to “Imagine a Country” and share your dream for Canada’s future. You can explore the juicy deets of Canadian history through an interactive discussion led by an interpreter while jumping on an Alternative Facts Tour or simply sip a cup of tea relaxing on the grounds and enjoying the view.

Location: 35 Centre Street, Kingston, Canada

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BellevueHouseNHS/

Tel: 1 613-545-8666

Hour: 10:00 AM - 16:00 PM

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