Macdonell-Williamson House

For Redferns' it is an important pilgrimage!

This is ground zero for the Redfern clan. Birthplace of the matriarch. Do not forget to taste the tea and scones.

One of Oldest Houses in Ontario - Open Summers Only

Not fully restored yet but you can see rare Georgian style woodwork and plasterwork. This was a very opulent house for its time. The paint on the second floor walls is original to 1817 as it was prote...

An Interesting Piece of History

The Macdonell-Williamson House is a lovely gem just on the border of Ontario and Quebec. The house was owned by Macdonell a fur trader and partner in the Northwest Company. Upon Macdonell's death in...

A gem of Georgian architecture

This house is in a preservation state, probably the best example of Georgian architecture in Eastern Canada. It sits at the edge of Canadian history, David Thomson plaque, 1st owner Macdonell a Nort...

Macdonell-Williamson House not open when we were there

This is a bit out of a drive out of the town of Hawkesbury. When we got there on a Thursday afternoon in August, everything was closed. So it may be good - but check before going to make sure it is op...