Attention
Attention
Ruthven Park will be closed Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
for a private event and will reopen Sunday, August 3rd, 2025
for our regular business hours.
Please call us at the welcome centre at 905-772-0560 or email us info@ruthvenpark.ca for more information about closures.
3rd Annual Celtic Festival
Step into a day of Celtic celebration at Ruthven Park!
Enjoy live musical performances, delicious food, Scottish tea, highland cows, and a lively vendor market!
Bring the whole family to experience the Little Tracks Petting Zoo, children’s “Wee Bairns Play Area”, the Jacobite Reenactment Camp and exciting activities like street curling, historic mansion tours, and Indiana cemetery walks.
Must be 19+ to access Beer Gardens
Pets are not permitted on the site during the festival.
(with the exception of service animals)
Pre-register your tickets or purchase admission at the gate.
Saturday, September 6, 2025
11am-4pm
Upcoming events
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Wellness Retreat
Saturday, August 2nd, 2025
10am - 4pm
$140 per personNestled in the serene Carolinian forest with sweeping views of the Grand River, this exclusive retreat invites you to slow down, breathe deeply, and reconnect with yourself. Join us for a soul-nourishing day at Ruthven Park, where nature, creativity, and mindfulness come together in a restorative wellness experience.
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Mad Hatter's Afternoon tea
Sunday, August 17th 2025
$55 per person“What’s the matter my dear, don’t you care for tea?” - The Mad Hatter
Ruthven’s popular ‘Mad Hatter’s Afternoon Tea’ will be returning this summer for a delectable and fanciful experience! This event includes a set menu of delicious sandwiches, scones, sweets and selection of tea options! This event also includes a tour of the main level of the mansion and special garden activities such as flamingo croquet and photo backdrop!
Pre-registration required for desired time slot of 11am or 3pm.
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Scottish Cream Tea
Saturday, September 6th 2025
$35 per personThe scent of freshly baked scones and sounds of Celtic jigs in the distance will have you imagining you are amongst the heather-clad hills of Scotland.
Warm, golden scones are accompanied by clotted cream and selection of teas, from a robust Scottish Breakfast blend to a fragrant Earl Grey or non caffeinated herbal.
The Scottish Cream Tea experience is the perfect way to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life in the Highlands.
This purchase includes entry for one adult to the festival and cream tea experience.
Pre-registration for time slot required.
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Whiskey Tasting Experience
Saturday, September 6, 2025
1:30pm
$50 per personJoin us for a guided Whiskey Tasting Experience as part of the Celtic Festival!
Enjoy a curated selection of premium whiskeys and a signature cocktail, all paired with delicious bites.
Pre-registration required.
Registration includes admission to the festival and whiskey tasing for one person.
Must be 19+ to register
Enjoy a selection of delicious locally made baked goods and classic beverage options. Whether attending tours or hiking our scenic trails, the cafe offers the perfect summer refreshments in a charming historic setting.
Open 11am - 3pm on the following dates:
July 25th, 2025
August 15, 2025
August 29, 2025
No reservation required.
Coach House Cafe
TOURS & EVENTS
CALENDAR
NOTICE
Use trails at own risk during inclement weather.
Trails are subject to intermittent closures.
Ruthven Park National Historic Site is pleased to announce our successful application through the Haldimand County Rural Business and Tourism Community Improvement Plan Financial Incentive Program. Under the Building Restoration, Renovation and Improvement and Development Charge, Planning Fees and Building Permit Grant programs Ruthven was approved for $15,379 in funding for internal building works. The Coach House kitchen restoration project will enhance our event and rental offerings, improving customer service during programs and special events, and contributing to the area’s vibrancy.
BIRD BANDING
Click below to learn more about our bird banding program, migrating seasons and ways to get involved!
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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