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Outdoor grounds & garden tour

13 Stops
45m
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Tour Overview

This tour shares the stories of Sir John A. Macdonald and Bellevue House.

Feel free to pause at any point to take in the stunning views of the house and gardens as you move around the site. If you need to take a break during your visit, you may do so at any time. Find the red chairs or benches to relax and reflect.

If you have any questions about your experience, please find the nearest Parks Canada employee for assistance. They will be happy to help answer questions or direct you to the next stop on the tour.

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Stops

  1. Stop 13: Please come again

  2. Stop 4: John A. Macdonald

  3. Stop 2: Bellevue House National Historic Site

  4. Stop 3: The Italianate villa

  5. Stop 5: Living at Bellevue

  6. Stop 6: Working at Bellevue

  7. Stop 7: The Victorian gardens

  8. Stop 9: Macdonald after Bellevue

  9. Stop 1: Refreshing the story

  10. Stop 8: The heritage gardens

  11. Stop 10: A complex legacy

  12. Stop 12: The red oak

  13. Stop 11: Contributions to a country

  14. Comment card

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