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Dundurn Castle

610 York Blvd., Hamilton, Ontario L8R 3H1, Canada
905-546-2872
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Ranked #7 of 77 attractions in Hamilton
Type: Historic Sites, Castles
Activities: Group tours/walking tour
Owner description: Completed in 1835, this National Historic site exemplifies the life and times of Sir Allan Napier MacNab, a wealthy and powerful lawyer, landowner and... more » Owner description: Completed in 1835, this National Historic site exemplifies the life and times of Sir Allan Napier MacNab, a wealthy and powerful lawyer, landowner and railway magnate during the 19th century. « less
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Shippensburg, Pennsylvania
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33 reviews 33 reviews
11 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 6, 2013 via mobile

My husband and I visited last summer while on a short trip to Ontario. The castle, or estate rather, is lovely and our tour guide was friendly and made history come alive for us. I really enjoyed walking the grounds and exploring the old fashioned garden. As part of the tour, we were able to sample freshly made foods from... More

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Bequia
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18 reviews 18 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

Okay, it's not a castle by any means, it's a lovely mansion...the decor is breathtaking especially on the main floor with the gorgeous drawing room, the library, the dining room...the ceilings are beautifully carved and detailed, the fabrics are gorgeous from the upholstery to the detailing on the draperies...the furnishings are beautiful...it's just a shame that the dining table wasn't... More

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Ontario
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4 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed June 5, 2013

If you like to take pictures or like a little history this is the place. Pictures come out great and the walking tails are nice and well kept.

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Hamilton, Canada
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3 reviews 3 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013

This beautiful property and grounds are well maintained. The history is fascinating and the knowledgeable interpreters make the lives of the family members come to life. .

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Mississauga, Canada
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25 reviews 25 reviews
12 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed May 13, 2013

Me and my wife visited the place recently and it was pretty interesting. Pros: 1. The area is beautiful 2. The place has a good collection of old and antique things. Cons: 1. All the rooms are closed off. So you will have to see them from far. 2. If you have visited original castles in UK and France, this... More

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Hamilton, Canada
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 attraction reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013

The tour of the house, the grounds, discovering History of Canada looking at how one of status could live when most in cabins

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Berlin
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2013

This was the best guided tour I have ever been on - and as a journalist, I have been on MANY tours! Our guide Janett, in traditional clothing of the time was truely excellent. The manor has been lovingly restored and is undergoing further restoration. We even received a taste of dishes of the time in the kitchen...made just for... More

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Hagersville, Ontario
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3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 28, 2013

I really like the restoration that has taken place here. My last visit was here 10 years ago. The tour guide was very friendly (Josh). He was very knowledgeable. Even when asked questions. We had a few people in our group, a total of 10 in our group. The Shortbread and Tarts tasted delicious. I felt like I went back... More

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Moncton, Canada
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35 reviews 35 reviews
9 attraction reviews
Reviews in 20 cities Reviews in 20 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

My boyfriend had a 3-day conference in Hamilton to attend, and so I occupied myself by walking around Hamilton and visiting some of the unique attractions; and Dundurn Castle was by far the best! The Castle and the grounds are gorgeous, and immaculately kept. There is also a military museum on-site, which visitors are able to visit for free with... More

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Erie, Pennsylvania
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 12, 2013

There is a lot of interesting history behind this stately home. It over looks Hamilton Harbour and on a clear day you can see Toronto's CN Tower. The grounds have other things to offer like a garden and the Military Museum. It has a gift shop with some interesting items. It is a nice spot at Christmas and minutes from... More

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