Ontario Heritage Property - McFarland House
N 43° 13.917 W 079° 03.648
17T E 657467 N 4788398
An historic location set along the Niagara Parkway, which was key to the War of 1812.
Waymark Code: WM3V5R
Location: Ontario, Canada
Date Posted: 05/19/2008
Views: 22
McFarland House is a beautifully maintained heritage property within a park land close to the Canada-US border. It is currently open to the public on a limited schedule and operated by Niagara Parks Commission. NPC has a dedicated site for McFarland House that gives prices, hours and lots of historical information about this site.
Another site Tour Niagara.com gives the following information as well.
This historic and beautiful Georgian style home was built in 1800 and was the residence of John McFarland and his family for 150 years. McFarland had built the home with his sons from bricks made in a kiln on the property. During the War of 1812 the home was used as a hospital for injured British and American soldiers, and a British canon was set up on its property to protect the river. The house was restored in 1959, using period pieces to recreate its original appearance. The gardens at McFarland House have also been fashioned after traditional 19th century gardens and have been meticulously designed to resemble a traditional door yard garden. Visitors will be taken back in time as guides in period costume take you through this stately home. Be sure to indulge in some scrumptious home baked treats or a lovely cup of tea at the McFarland Tea Garden. The spacious grounds surrounding this stately home are the perfect place to enjoy a picnic or a leisurely stroll on a sunny summer day. There is also a picnic pavilion located on the property that can accommodate groups of picnickers. The park is divided by a deep ravine and visitors can access the wooden bridge to cross it. Nature enthusiasts can access several nature trails from across the bridge.
A great location for family fun or seeing a glimpse of War of 1812 information can be found by visiting this site!
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