Woodside National Historic Site
Did
you know that here in Kitchener Ontario Canada lies the childhood home of Sir
William Lyon Mackenzie King? Yes Canada’s 10th Prime Minister, who
graces the Canadian $50 bill grew up in Kitchener! His home is known as Woodside National
Historic Site is soon to be part of the Canada’s 150 Year Celebration, but you can learn more about this historic home this fall and winter with their
upcoming events. Check out the Woodside on Weekends list
followed by their December Victorian Christmas
Celebrations! See which of these events are best suited
for your family, and perhaps you can win your way in to one of the December
Christmas Celebrations. Read on to find out how!
Woodside On Weekends
Weekend Demonstration Schedule
Come to Woodside and enjoy captivating
activities, each weekend we feature a unique game, craft or culinary delight.
Saturday, November 19 and Sunday, November 20
Sample John King’s homemade ginger beer and
learn how to make it.
Saturday, November 26 and Sunday, November 27
Gather around the kitchen table as we
assemble clove and orange ornamental pomanders.
Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4
From shortbread to pfeffernusse, discover the
popular Christmas cookies of 1890s Berlin and sample some along the way!
Saturday, December 10 and Sunday, December 11
Learn how to make all manner of handmade
Christmas decorations using natural and edible materials – including
cornucopias, Christmas crackers, popcorn garlands and cookie ornaments.
Saturday, December 17 and Sunday, December 18
Gather in the parlour for a special
interpretive talk about traditional Victorian Christmas music and carols.
Daily
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Adult
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$ 3.90
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Senior
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$ 3.40
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Youth
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$ 1.90
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Family/Group
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$ 9.80
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Commercial Group, per person
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$ 3.40
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December Victorian Christmas Celebrations
December
Victorian Christmas
December 1 through December 18
Savour the seasonal delights of a Victorian
Christmas and learn how the King family celebrated this festive time of year.
Feel the magic of the season as you walk through the richly decorated rooms of
Woodside in its Victorian charm!
Lamplight
Thursday, December 1st
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Share in the traditions of a Woodside
Christmas by the soft glow of lamplight. Cozy up under the mistletoe and enjoy
hot apple cider. On our grounds, warm up by the crackling fire and sample
roasted chestnuts. Gather in the parlour for live music as we perform
traditional carols. $7.80 per person. Advance ticket purchase recommended as
space is limited. E-mail ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca or call 519-571-5684 for more information.
Christmas Mementos
Saturday, December 10
10 a.m. – Noon
Discover the enchantment of a Christmas
morning reminiscent of the Victorian past. Decorate your very own cookie
ornament to hang on your tree. Dip a pen in ink and write a letter to Santa
Claus while sampling seasonal cookies and apple cider. Admission: $7.80 per
participant. This program requires advance registration as space is limited.
Please register by calling 519-571-5684. This program is subject to minimum
enrollment.
Christmas Cheer
Saturday, December 17
10 a.m. – Noon
Delight in the spirit of a Victorian
Christmas as you are guided on a tour of the King family home decorated for the
season. Enjoy live music in the parlour accompanied by piano. Sample seasonal
baking complimented by a variety of teas. Admission: $14.70 per person. This
program requires advance registration as space is limited. E-mail ont-woodside@pc.gc.ca or call 519-571-5684 for more information
In addition to these events, Woodside National
Historic Site is open Daily now through December 18 2016
October 1, 2016 - December 18, 2016
Historic House Open: Noon to 4 p.m., Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
*Private group bookings available in the a.m.
Grounds Open: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.
*Last day of the 2016 season is Sunday,
December 18, 2016. Operating hours subject to change.
Do you need more information?
For further information on hours of operation
and facility rentals:
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Call: 519-571-5684 or
Enter To Win
We are giving away admission for a family of four, to one of the
Victorian Christmas Celebrations at Woodside National Historic Site! Just enter
the Rafflecopter contest below (it may take a minute to load) and be sure to
leave a comment at the bottom of this post with which Christmas Celebration you
would like to attend.
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