Outdoor Social Gathering Venues
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Please be advised that there is a temporary hold on grounds rentals at Whitehern Historic House & Garden. Whitehern will remain open during public operating hours and will continue to offer tours, programming and indoor daytime rentals.
The Pavilion at Dundurn
Dundurn National Historic Site offers a sheltered pavilion with picnic tables and use of the surrounding grounds. Enjoy a visit to The Historic Kitchen Garden and ask about a guided tour of Dundurn Castle for your guests.
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- A scenic setting overlooking Burlington Bay
- Sheltered picnic table seating for up to 70 guests
- 2-acre Historic Kitchen Garden
- Accessible washrooms
- Free parking
Whitehern Garden and Grounds
The McQuesten family cherished their spectacular perennial gardens as an oasis. Take yourselves back to a simpler time of picnic baskets and blankets, blue skies, gardens and old-fashioned games. Request a guided group tour of Whitehern Historic House.
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- Beautiful tiered gardens
- Large manicured side lawn
- Old-fashioned games available for loan
- Accessible washrooms
- Downtown location behind City Hall
Battlefield Pavilion
Nestled under the Niagara escarpment with its acres of forest, parkland and heritage gardens, Battlefield Park offers a sheltered pavilion with two early 19th century homes and a magnificent stone monument. Book a guided tour of Battlefield House Museum to learn about the Gage family and the Battle of Stoney Creek.
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- Tranquil setting
- Sheltered picnic table seating for up to 100 guests
- Accessible washrooms
- Free Parking
Fieldcote Memorial Park
This natural Ancaster oasis features seven acres of woodland, award-winning perennial gardens, woodland trails and charming Tudor-style cottage architecture. Interact with the current exhibitions on display at Fieldcote Museum.
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- Charming Tudor-style cottage architecture
- Sheltered tranquility
- Tents are permitted and are the responsibility of the client
Rental Rates & Capacity
Venue Rental Rates
Venue | Half Day | Full Day | Evening |
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The Pavilion at Dundurn | $180.00 | N/A | N/A |
Whitehern Garden and Grounds | $450.00 | $675.00 | N/A |
Battlefield Pavilion | $N/A | $180.00 | N/A |
Fieldcote Memorial Park | $450.00 | $675.00 | $750.00 |
Venue Capacity
Venue | Capacity |
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The Pavilion at Dundurn | 70 |
Dundurn Park | 120 |
Whitehern Garden and Grounds | 120 |
Battlefield Pavilion | 150 |
Battlefield Park | 150 |
Steam Museum Grounds | 150 |
Fieldcote Memorial Park | 150 |