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Parkwood Estate

270 Simcoe Street N., Oshawa, Ontario L1G 4T5, Canada
905.433.4311
Ranked #1 of 4 attractions in Oshawa
4.5 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
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Oshawa, Canada
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

This hidden gem is a place to getaway and enjoy. Free entry to the grounds and gardens. Reasonable tours make for a great daytrip. The guides are knowledgeable, all volunteers. Summertime is wonderful to enjoy lunch or a lemonade the patio overlooking the water fountains.The history of McLaughlin(founder of GM canada) is fascinating. Pretend. To be visiting a European. Castle.... More

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Oshawa, Ontario,
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Parkwood is one of my favourite places to take out-of-town guests for lunch in the summer. The house tour is amazing. More

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Courtice, Ontario
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

We were married there! Wonderful grounds and a fantastic part of history for this area. During the summer months, lunch at the outdoor restaurant is top notch. Very special and high end atmosphere. I would recommend it for entertaining clients, family or friends. The tour of the mansion is very interesting. Did you know that many movies have been filmed... More

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Ontario
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Beautiful, estate home of the early century aristocrats. Heritage site in Canada. Awesome gardens and architecture of the era. More

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Lindsay
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2012

This was a marvelous venue for the Oshawa Jazz Festival. Brilliant atmosphere. More

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Bowmanville, Canada
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51 reviews 51 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

You can visit the house in the other seasons but if you also want to see the grounds and the reflecting pool, May, June, July, August and September are the best months to visit. If you're getting married and want a great location for pictures, I recommend the grounds of Parkwood. You should contact them as I don't know the... More

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Whitby, Canada
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2012

I liked that it was a museum in a different area, not really ancient. If your lucky you might see some filming of movies or commercials here. More

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TORONTO
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 February 2012

I have attended many events here over the years. The gardens and fountains are very nice as is the main building. More

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Toronto, Canada
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26 reviews 26 reviews
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12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 February 2012

Briilliant place many hidden doors and other cool stuff it was really neat o if you are passing through that area head here!! More

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Toronto, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 December 2011

The gardens are beautiful in the summer and lovely to walk around. The house it beautiful. We have had to TEA event and it was ok. The sandwiches were a little stale More

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