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Historic
Site
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Ruthven
Park has its own website. Please
visit it for additional information.
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Ruthven
Park is a proud member of the family of National Historic
Sites. It was designated by the Historic Sites and Monuments
Board of Canada (HSMBC) in 1995 for it's national historic
and architectural significance.
The
park is a 1,600-acre property, which was donated
to the Lower Grand River Land Trust by the Thompson family
in 1994 and is now owned and managed by the land trust.
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"Ruthven
Park Mansion" by Hugh Martin
While
the eighteenth century Greek Revival Style mansion and its contents
dominate the landscape and capture the imagination of many visitors,
the park's natural treasures are also priceless to future generations.
The
property includes 600 acres of farmlands and 885 acres of forests,
ravines & wetlands. This includes part of the North Cayuga
Slough Forest, which is:
- a
Class 1 Wetland
- an
Area of Natural & Scientific Interest (ANSI)
- an
Environmentally Sensitive Area
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an Alternate Carolinian Canada Site
For
more information on the Ruthven Park Historical Site, visit
their website. Depending on the time of year, they offer
guided tours, heritage day, Christmas tea/tours and other special
events.
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