Woodside National Historic Site, Kitchener

Name: Woodside National Historic Site
Address: 528 Wellington St N, Kitchener, N2H 5L5, Canada
Telephone: +1 519-571-5684

#13 among attractions in Kitchener

Museum, History museum, Historical place

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Facts and practical information

Woodside National Historic Site is the childhood home of former Canadian Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. King resided there from 1886 to 1893. The house is located in the city of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The house was built in 1853. A group of local citizens created the Mackenzie King Woodside Trust to preserve the house from demolition and acquire the property. The house has been restored to reflect the Victorian era. The 11.5-acre site includes wooded grounds, gardens, and lawn. A video presentation is shown about the King family and Woodside. Victorian period programs and special events are offered. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1853 (171 years ago)Coordinates: 43°27'49"N, 80°28'51"W

Address

528 Wellington St NNorthwardKitchener N2H 5L5 Canada

Contact

+1 519-571-5684

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Day trips

Woodside National Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Victoria Park, THEMUSEUM, Market Square.

1.3 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Concerts and shows
Kitchener Memorial Auditorium, Kitchener
34 min walk • The Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Complex is a multi-use municipally-owned facility in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The complex is located on East Avenue, near the Ottawa Street interchange on the Conestoga Parkway.
1.5 miSW
Park
Victoria Park, Kitchener
38 min walk • Victoria Park is the oldest park in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, situated downtown. It is the site of numerous events and festivities.
1 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum
THEMUSEUM, Kitchener
27 min walk • TheMuseum in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada opened to the public in September 2003 following eight years of planning and fundraising.
1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Market Square, Kitchener
27 min walk • Market Square Shopping Centre is a mall located in the downtown core of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, whose tenancy skews to services.
0.7 miS
Concerts and shows, Concert hall, Theater
Centre In The Square, Kitchener
17 min walk • Centre In The Square is a live theatre and performing arts centre located on Queen Street in downtown Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. The centre is home to the Raffi Armenian Theatre.
1 miSW
City hall
Kitchener City Hall, Kitchener
26 min walk • Kitchener City Hall is a stop on the Region of Waterloo's Ion rapid transit system. It is located alongside Duke Street, just east of Young Street, in downtown Kitchener. Just west of the station is its namesake, Kitchener City Hall. It opened in 2019.
0.9 miS
Market, Shopping
Kitchener Farmer's Market, Kitchener
25 min walk • The Kitchener Farmer's Market is one of the oldest continuous local farmer's markets in Canada. The market is located in Kitchener, Ontario and reflects the continued relationship of Kitchener with the Mennonite community and farmers that continues to exist in the area.
1 miSW
43°27'1"N • 80°29'23"W
Conrad Centre for the Performing Arts, Kitchener
27 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
0.8 miS
43°27'7"N • 80°29'8"W
Registry Theatre, Kitchener
22 min walk • Theater, Concerts and shows
0.8 miS
Library
Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener
21 min walk • The Kitchener Public Library is the public library system for the city of Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. It consists of five libraries; a large Central Library in the downtown core, with four Community Libraries spread out to provide services for the neighbourhoods of Kitchener.
~1360 ftSE
43°27'37"N • 80°28'43"W
Superior Memorials, Kitchener
7 min walk • Memorial

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Woodside National Historic Site open?

Woodside National Historic Site is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday closed
Wednesday closed
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Woodside National Historic Site?

Nearby attractions include Superior Memorials, Kitchener (7 min walk), Kitchener Centre, Kitchener (14 min walk), Centre In The Square, Kitchener (17 min walk), Kitchener Public Library, Kitchener (21 min walk).

How to get to Woodside National Historic Site by public transport?

The nearest stations to Woodside National Historic Site:

Bus

Victoria / Edna • Lines: 204 (9 min walk)
Shirley / Riverbend • Lines: 34 (19 min walk)

Train

Kitchener (22 min walk)

Light rail

Kitchener City Hall • Lines: 301 (25 min walk)
Frederick • Lines: 301 (27 min walk)