The Macphail Homestead
Where nature and heritage
are so wonderfully intertwined
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The Macphail Homestead Where nature and heritage are so wonderfully intertwined
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Upcoming Events
Breakfast served from 10 until 1 on Sunday July 25th, Sunday August 1st and Sunday August 8th.
$10 adults and $5 for children.
Reserve at reservations@macphailhomestead.ca or by calling 651-2789
The Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead Foundation operates as a not for profit organization. Our goal is to honour Sir Andrew Macphails contribution to our heritage by preserving his birthplace as an educational facility and interpretive centre.
Step back in time and enjoy the tranquil surroundings of a by-gone era. Take a guided tour with our historical interpreter to learn more about the artefacts on display and the many unique pieces of our heritage found on the property, including the original cracked bell from the Valleyfield church and the
entrance pillars from the engineering building at McGill University, that burned to the ground in 1907.
Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project
Sir Andrew was ahead of his time in his concern for sustainable land and forest practices. Share in his spirit by walking the nature trail, watching for birds and wildlife, identifying trees and flowers, and exploring the reforestation project designed to continue his environmental interests. The Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project is world renowned for its attention to ecological detail with respect to forest management. Visit the restored barn on the Macphail property to see the interpretive nature centre and learn more on their website.
Directions
Located in Orwell, Prince Edward Island Canada (Google Maps).
271 Macphail Park Road
Midway between Charlottetown (28kms) and the Northumberland Ferries terminal in Wood Islands (32 kms), turn east off the Trans Canada Highway onto Macphail Park Road.
Follow the winding road for 2km until it becomes a small quaint country road. This tree-lined entrance brings you to the gateway on the left of the peaceful and secluded Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead.
We are very pleased to be able to announce that we have signed a new agreement with the province. This two year agreement will see most utilities, and care and maintenance of the Homestead become the responsibility of the province. As well, there is a provision to hire a six month site manager.
With this agreement now in place, we will be open as a museum this summer, beginning in July for visits and tours of the Homestead.
Coffee, tea and cold drinks, along with scones or muffins will be onsite.
We shall not be opening our restaurant, but we are taking bookings for lunches, groups of 25 or more for dinners, receptions, workshops, meetings or conferences.
Thank you to all those who have continued to support the Homestead, and as a board of directors we look forward to creating new plans that will make this a destination that one will not want to miss.
We are now accepting reservations for our Christmas Dinners and Thanksgiving Dinner. As well we are taking bookings for group dining events, meeting and workshop space or any other event that you believe we can assist with.
Contact reservations@macphailhomestead.ca
A proposal prepared by the Board and presented to government for their consideration.
Future Directions for the Sir Andrew Macphail Homestead
Hours of Operation
The Macphail Homestead will be open for visits and tours in July and August.
Wednesday to Sunday 10 AM - 6 PM Closed Monday and Tuesday
As we reorganize, we expect that additional hours will be available throughout the fall.
We wish to recognize the contributions of the many who have worked to allow us the opportunity to continue with our existing programs, but as well, to work and plan for the implementation of many new heritage and environmental projects. A special recognition is due the Province of Prince Edward Island for its new two year agreement with us that has been crucial in allowing the Homestead to continue to provide access to a unique heritage property for the people of Prince Edward Island.
