Come to Bellevue House and journey back to 1848. In that year, John A. Macdonald, a prominent Kingston lawyer, brought his family to live in this picturesque villa on the outskirts of Kingston.
Macdonald, at that time, was a rising politician. Later he achieved lasting renown as Canada's first prime minister.
Under his leadership, Canada developed from a few British colonies to a vast nation extending from sea to sea.
Bellevue House is a place of national significance because of its association with Sir John A. Macdonald and because it is a fine and early example of Italian-villa architecture.
It is operated by Parks Canada to provide visitors with the opportunity to learn about Canada's first prime minister and the unique villa that was his home in the late 1840s.
April 1 - May 31
closed Good Friday & Easter Monday
10am - 5pm
June 1 - Labour Day
9am - 6pm
After Labour Day - October 31
10am. - 5pm
November 1 - March 31
Closed*
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Location and Directions
Exit Hwy 401 via Sir John A. Macdonald Blvd. (Exit 615) south 5.5 km to Union Street, left on Union Street to Centre Street, right on Centre Street 1 1/2 blocks.
Bellevue House is located 2.3 km (less than 1 1/2 miles) west of Kingston City Hall on King Street West and 1/2 block north on Centre Street.
Bellevue House National Historic Site is on three bus routes(#2 Division/Calvin Park, #3 Kingscourt/Polson Park and #6 Cataraqui Town Centre/Grenadier Village) with frequent service from the downtown core.
Choose Bellevue House from the list above the map to view it's location.
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