Upcoming events
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St. Patrick's Pub Night
Saturday, March 15th 2025
6pm-9pm
19+ EventJoin us at Ruthven Park for a lively St. Patrick's Pub Night. Enjoy delicious pub food, sip on a variety of drinks from our cash bar, and tap your feet to live music by Feed the Ducks in the historic Coach House, transformed into a classic Irish pub.
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Ruthven Park's Bird Festival
Saturday, May 3rd 2025
10am - 2pm
$20 per carCalling all bird enthusiasts! You wont want to miss the excitement at this year’s Bird Festival! Join us for an unforgettable day of birdwatching, banding demonstrations, raptor show with Wild Ontario, Little Tracks Petting Zoo, guided hikes, craft activities, concession stand and more!
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Bird Festival Rooftop Bird Watching
Saturday, May 3rd 2024
$15 per person
Ages 12 & UpWhat better way to get a bird’s eye view than by the top of Ruthven Park Mansion? This exclusive guided experience takes guests to the top of the historic mansion to learn more about the amazing species that call Ruthven Park home.
Limited time slots and spots available.
Ticket Includes entrance for 1 person. Rooftop ticket purchase does not include admission for eventPlease note: Access to the rooftop is only by staircase*
Limited First come first serve time slots will also be available in person for 11am & 1:30pm
Robbie Burns Night
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us this past Saturday, January 25th, to celebrate the life and legacy of Scotland’s beloved poet, Robbie Burns. Your presence made the evening truly special!
From the traditional haggis address by Geoffrey Allen to the lively music by Alana & Leigh Cline, the night was a wonderful tribute to our Scottish heritage. We are grateful for your support and enthusiasm in making this event such a success!
TOURS & EVENTS
CALENDAR
Ruthven Park National Historic Site is proud to announce that our application to the Ontario Trillium Foundation Capital Grant was approved. We will be receiving $136,300 towards the restoration of the historic carriageway building. The funding will be used to increase educational program offerings and exhibition space for the enjoyment of the community and public at-large.
NOTICE
Use trails at own risk during inclement weather.
Trails are subject to intermittent closures.
BIRD BANDING
Click below to learn more about our bird banding program, migrating seasons and ways to get involved!
In order to avoid disappointment please contact the banding station in advance to ensure that there are no other special events or education program bookings running on the day you plan to attend! Dates in the calendar are also subject to change due to inclement weather.
Contact banding@ruthvenpark.ca
Land Acknowledgement
Ruthven Park National Historic Site Inc. gratefully acknowledges that Ruthven Park is established on land that has been inhabited by Indigenous peoples for millennia. As Canadians, we are thankful for the opportunity to live, work, and play here and we thank all those who have served and continue to serve as stewards of this special place. Recognizing the important contributions of Indigenous peoples is consistent with our commitment to making the promise of Truth and Reconciliation real in our communities.
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