Bellevue House National Historic Site

Took a great tour through this property. We were there in the summer months where there are guided tours, all in costume from the correct time period. There was a lot of valuable information presented by our guide who was very good. I would suggest paying the nominal amount to get the guided tour as it made it much more enjoyable.

The house is now under renovation.However, you can explore the historical gardens and small museum inside the visitor center free of charge.Museum’s staff is super welcoming and knowledgeable. It was a pleasure to find out a history of the house in a very entertaining way.We will come back once Bellevue House will reopen its doors to the public.

I arrived a little late, they were getting ready to close, had about 45 min to take some pics and ask some questions.A great Fist Nations exhibit in the first building.Great place to learn about how Canada was formed and how settlers first lived here in North America in the Olden days.

Visited the Bellevue House May 27, 2023. It was a beautiful day. Started at the visitors center for the site and obtained great information from the two ladies in the center. Viewed the displays and history of the house during the time MacDonald lived in the house. We walked around the grounds outside to view the house and gardens. We talked with two of the staff working the 'kitchen' garden. Both of them were knowledgeable on the garden, what they were doing and have planned for the garden this year. We discussed the plantings of vegetables and herbs. As we were leaving we met Colleen, and she added more details of the site. All of the Park Staff were very friendly, had answers to all of our questions, and provided information to relate what living during the time period MacDonald lived in the Bellevue House.Colleen also provided directions to a local pastry shop since we were in search of 'beignets', a French Doughnut. The pastry shop had no idea what a 'beignet' was. The French Canadian influence must not reach to the Kingston, ON area.Lois and DavePennsylvania, USA

Lovely staffs and very informative tour. Kids loved the garden activities!There are 2 ev chargers which makes this the first stop of our visit in Kingston while charging! Very convenient!

Interesting architecture. Stories are providing a more balanced view of the people and their flaws. Unfortunately the house is closed for renovations for a couple more years

The house is currently under construction, but you can tour the visitors centre (they offer a free 10 minute tour upon arrival), grounds, and gardens. The garden is planted to be historically accurate and is super beautiful to walk around. The gardening staff and super knowledgeable and friendly and will give you a tour around.

This historic site is an excellent place to visit! I would definitely recommend visiting and I learnt so much. Definitely worth the trip! The tour guides are very informative and kind.

Interesting old place to visit.The house is under renovation when I visited and it was free entree. The people are so good inside. There is a free tea coffee with chance to taste the food grown in yard organic.There are toys displayed that were remade to look like how toys were then.There is a pretty old tree in the back yard.Worth watching!!

We visited Bellevue on Canada Day. It was a great experience. Our guide, Jean-Pierre, went above and beyond; sharing interesting stories and anecdotes. A fantastic guide, knowledgeable, personable, and friendly