Dundurn Castle
Photo Credit: Gary Lynch
Dundurn Castle was the home of Sir Allan Napier MacNab who was one of Canada's first premieres. This national historic site is one of Hamilton's most recognized landmarks and was built in 1835. Visitors will discover mid-19th century Hamilton on a tour of more than 40 rooms spanning three floors. Designed by a young English Architect, Dundurn was designed as a fashionable Regency style villa, Dundurn (Gaelic for "strong fort") was nicknamed "Castle" by the citizens of Hamilton. The Castle, with its gardens, grounds and many outbuildings, was one of the finest estates in Ontario.
Dundurn Castle has been now been restored to the year 1855 when MacNab was at the height of his career and was Premiere of the United Canadas (1854-56). Over forty rooms have been furnished to match victorian times and costumed staff guide visitors through the home, illustrating daily life from the 1850s.
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