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What Is Mackenzie King Estate?
Mackenzie King Estate is 231 hectares of landscaped green space in the heart of Gatineau Park. For close to fifty years, the Estate was the summer residence and haven of William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's 10th prime minister. When he died, Mackenzie King bequeathed this wooded area to Canada. Here, visitors can wander the trails that link the Estate to the recreational pathways of the rest of Gatineau Park.
Restored chalets, romantic gardens and a picturesque collection of ruins all laid out by King await your visit. Live part of Canada's history as it was at the time of this former prime minister, with the help of interpreter-guides, audiovisual presentations and interpretation panels.
Universal Access
Please note that the Guest House, movies, gardens, ruins, school programs, Tearoom and snack bar are wheelchair-accessible.Schedule
From May 20 to October 15, 2006, weekdays from 11 am to 5 pm, and weekends and holidays from 11 am to 6 pm.Cost
- $7.90 per car, per day
- $29.70 per mini-bus, per day
- $49.50 per bus, per day
- $53.50 for a season pass (which gives access to all Park services except campgrounds)
Guided group tours can be arranged, or your group can take part in the school program, from May 20 to October 15, 2006, weekdays from 11 am to 5 pm, and weekends from 11 am to 6 pm. Mackenzie King guided tours are free of charge for school groups (minimum 20 people) and $2.95 per person for adult groups (minimum 20 people). These costs include parking fees. Reservations:
Activities and Programming
Visits:Come to Mackenzie King Estate… re-live fifty years of Canadian history as you visit the restored chalets, make contact with nature as you wander the quiet wooded trails laid out by Mackenzie King, and admire the flower gardens and collection of ruins that were the pride of this former prime minister.
Educational Activities: Young people aged 10 to 18 will have opportunities to learn as they have fun. They can build democracy or help Mackenzie King prepare for the second world war.
Moorside Tearoom: Come for a snack or a meal. Also available for wedding receptions and other events. Open daily from May 20 to October 15, 2006, 11 am to 5 pm. Please call (819) 827-3405 for information and reservations.
Information
General information: (819) 827-2020 or 1 800 465-1867 (toll-free)Reservations for guided tour or school program: (613) 239-5100 or 1 800 461-8020 (toll-free)
Moorside Tearoom: (819) 827-3405
Reservations for a Wedding Ceremony Permit at Mackenzie King Estate: (819) 827-2020
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