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Dundurn National Historic Site

Dundurn Castle exterior front
Dundurn Castle exterior back
Welcome to Dundurn at Christmas
Touring Dundurn's historic kitchen with a costumed interpreter
Touring Dundurn Castle at Christmas time with a costumed interpreter
Dundurn Castle exterior frontDundurn Castle exterior backWelcome to Dundurn at ChristmasTouring Dundurn's historic kitchen with a costumed interpreterTouring Dundurn Castle at Christmas time with a costumed interpreter
DESCRIPTION

Discover Dundurn Castle, the 40-room Italianate-style villa built in the 1830s on Burlington Heights; the former site of a fortified military encampment established by the British in 1813. Once home to Sir Allan Napier MacNab, railway magnate, lawyer and Premier of the United Canadas (1854-1856) and his family, today Dundurn Castle tells the story of the family who lived above stairs and the servants who lived and worked below stairs to support their affluent lifestyle. Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall is the museum’s Patron and the great, great, great granddaughter of Sir Allan MacNab.

Experience unique and engaging cooking, craft and gardening workshops or custom-design your own for groups of 15 or more. William Reid was Sir Allan’s gardener for over 25 years. Explore his lovingly restored Kitchen Garden, where we use 1850’s tools and varieties to grow food for Dundurn Castle’s historic kitchen. Stop by the garden gate for the sights and scents of the 19th century. Discover Canadian military history at the Hamilton Military Museum! Investigate the War of 1812, the Rebellion of 1837–38, the Boer War and World War I. See a reconstructed World War I trench, a medals display and our changing exhibit gallery. There is something for everyone, including games for children.

Visit Hamilton’s other great museums:

Battlefield House Museum & Park National Historic Site

Fieldcote Memorial Park & Museum

Griffin House National Historic Site

Hamilton Children’s Museum

Hamilton Military Museum

Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology National Historic Site

Whitehern Historic House & Garden National Historic Site

Contact Information
Address:
610 York Blvd, Hamilton, ON, Canada L8R 3H1
Phone: (905) 521-3168
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