Woodside National Historic Site, Kitchener

Woodside National Historic Site, Kitchener (must see)

Situated at 528 Wellington Street North, Woodside National Historic Site is a prominent city landmark and huge garden. This was the historical boyhood home of Canada's 10th and longest serving Prime Minister, William Lyon Mackenzie King. Built in 1853, the house has been restored to its original Victorian style and reflects life during the period that King lived. Here you will find old furnishings, handmade objects, household items, Victorian decorations and other items typical of that era. A video presentation about the Prime Minister’s family as well as programs and particular events pertaining to Woodside and the Victorian era are also offered.

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Sight Name: Woodside National Historic Site
Sight Location: Kitchener, Canada (See walking tours in Kitchener)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

Walking Tours in Kitchener, Canada

Create Your Own Walk in Kitchener

Create Your Own Walk in Kitchener

Creating your own self-guided walk in Kitchener is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Kitchener Introduction Walking Tour

Kitchener Introduction Walking Tour

Albeit small, Kitchener makes a good tourist spot with a rich cultural scene, a number of historic attractions, parks and other places of interest. Local cultural highlights include the Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery, Centre In The Square, the Waterloo Region Children's Museum and the Kitchener Public Library, to mention but a few. Live music is heard regularly throughout the city, as...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles