Frequently asked questions.

Admission to our park and grounds is free! If you’d like to purchase admission for our Historic Mansion Tours, admission prices may vary. Please call or visit the welcome centre to register. 

Our Historic Mansion tours are a guided tour that takes you through 2 levels of the house. The tour is 45 minutes in length and does involve a staircase. Please see our upcoming events calendar for the next Historic Mansion Tour dates. 

Photographs are welcome in the mansion for personal interest, however photographs for commercial purposes are not permitted. We ask that flash is not used to maintain the integrity of the historic building. Videos are not permitted during the historic mansion tour. 

Our Hollyhock Gift Shop is located in our Welcome Centre! As a non-profit organization, we value supporting local businesses. Our gift shop is full of handmade goods and items.
If you are a local business owner and would like to collaborate, please email us at info@ruthvenpark.ca 

Yes! We rent our Coach House building for various events: Weddings, Bridal and Baby showers, Business Meetings and more!
View details of our rental information here or email us at info@ruthvenpark.ca

Yes! We host many educational programs for children and schools. Please visit our Learning page for more information or contact our education coordinator Michael for more information: edu-eco@ruthvenpark.ca

Pets are welcome at our grounds and trails so long as they remained leashed at all times. Only service animals are permitted in the historic buildings in accordance with AODA regulations.

*Please pick up after your pets. 

We have a lovely picnic area just west to the parking lot by the welcome centre. Please keep any mobile barbecues away from trees, brush and historic buildings. 

*Please note: Using a barbecue may be restricted on site during periods of drought.