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Parkwood National Historic Sitein-person Doors Open Oshawa

    Parkwood National Historic Site

    Parkwood National Historic Site was home to R.S. McLaughlin and his family. The 55-room mansion is surrounded by a 4-hectare (12-acre) garden. Watch this video for an overall introduction to the site, or view a slideshow of the McLaughlin family enjoying the gardens. In the 1920s, H.B. and L.A. Dunington-Grubb, founders of Sheridan Gardens, created spectacular outdoor garden rooms – including the distinct Sunken Garden and Italian Garden, as well as the Pergola and Sundial Garden. In 1935-36, John Lyle created the Formal Garden, with its terrace, fountains and art deco-style pavilion. Below, Ken Shaw narrates Khaki at Parkwood: Whiskey, Espionage and the Maple Leaf – a dramatization of the McLaughlins and their wartime connection to Camp X, another Digital Doors Open Oshawa site. Note: Parkwood has now reopened for tours. Please visit their website for full details.

    Contact info

    270 Simcoe Street North
    Oshawa, Ontario
    E-mail: info@parkwoodestate.com
    https://www.parkwoodestate.com

    Architecture

    Year built: 1915
    Building type:Historical house
    Architect: Darling and Pearson, H.B. and L.A. Dunington-Grubb, and John Lyle
    Architectural style:Art decoArt moderneBeaux artsClassical revival

    Dates/hours open

    Dec 21, 08:13pm - Dec 21, 08:13pm