Explore Woodside, which was the childhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada’s tenth and longest-serving Prime Minister. Tour the 11.5 acre Kitchener, Ontario property and discover its fascinating history. Enjoy the fall colours and harvest decorations or come in December to experience the twinkling charm of an authentic Victorian Christmas at Woodside National Historic Site.
Enjoy a walk on the beautiful grounds of Woodside, the childhood home of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada’s 10th and longest serving prime minister, wandering through the surrounding hardwood forest. Then, come inside for a fascinating self-guided tour of the charming Victorian home filled with heirlooms from the King family and period reproduction pieces that capture the ambiance of the era.
Year built: 1853
Designated as world heritage site: 1952
Phone: (519) 571-5684
Address: 528 Wellington St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 5L5
Hours (check website, sometimes hours and tour times change):
Sunday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday Closed
Thursday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Friday 10a.m.–4:30p.m.
Website:
https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/woodside
Guided tours: for an hour visitors are joined by a costumed interpreter around the house. You found out about the Victorian period, Berlin, Ontario (now Kitchener), and the King family.
Fee: General admission plus $7.30
Reservations are encouraged as spaces are limited!
To register for a tour, call: 519-571-5684
Facility rentals
Wedding ceremonies and special occasion photography permits (engagement, wedding, family, etc.) are available year-round.
For reservations and pricing please contact us at least 10 business days prior to event date: pc.woodsideontario.pc@canada.ca.