Frequently asked questions.

It is free to visit and explore the grounds at Ruthven Park. Tickets for historic house tours and special events can be purchased in-person or online through our Upcoming Events. Admission prices may vary.

Donation boxes are located on the grounds.

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 

No, visitors are not permitted on-site when our gates are closed.

Our grounds are open Monday-Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm.

Yes! We rent our Coach House building for various events: Weddings, Bridal and Baby showers, Business Meetings, corporate events 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

Of course! Volunteers are always welcomed and greatly appreciated at Ruthven Park. Visit our volunteer page to learn which volunteer opportunity best fits your skills and interests.

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. 

Ruthven Park covers nearly 1,500 acres that are composed of a collection of a diversity of ecosystems that provide essential habitat for an amazing variety of wildlife. Carolinian forest, wetlands, riparian and aquatic habitat along the Grand River, meadows, and active agricultural land are all part of this diverse landscape.

We have 6 trails that you can learn more about on our Trails page.