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Stephen Leacock Museum

50 Museum Drive, Box 625, Orillia, Ontario L3V 6K5, Canada
705-329-1908
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Ranked #2 of 8 attractions in Orillia
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Historic Sites, Specialty Museums, Museums
Traveler Description: The Stephen Leacock Home was the summer residence of the McGill Economics Professor and Humorist Stephen Leacock.    It is open to the public and it... more »
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Toronto, Canada
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Whenever I pass through Orillia, I seek out this beautiful property. It is not a museum in its traditional sense. It is a home and grounds that has preserved a piece in time dedicated to great Canadian humourist Stephen Leacock. The home is pretty much in tact as he might have left it. The grounds are a splendour of perennial... More

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Tiny, Canada
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012
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went for the museum and quite enjoyed the whole place. very peaceful setting and lovely little restaurant with good prices and excellent food. More

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Keswick, Ontario
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
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I love to ride my bike here, very relaxing. great little place to eat too More

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NorthAmerica
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 22 cities Reviews in 22 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 30, 2011
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Attended the SLM years ago. Returned just a few days ago for a fun dinner and show for the Holiday season. It was a nice time (even a bit of snow in the air for some added 'atmosphere". I am ever impressed the dedication of so many to this mans' legacy. He was/is a boutiful writter. Though I have not... More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 20, 2011
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Simply gorgeous house in a gorgeous setting. We didn't know much about Leacock, but wanted to move in after visiting. Not particularly interesting for youngsters, tho, except beautiful spots for playing outside. More

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Oakville, ontario
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84 reviews 84 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2011
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Saw the sign for this place while driving around Orillia, Ontario over the past weekend. visited this place with my niece while up from the GTR for a visit with her. Did a self guided tour and found this household belonging to this gentleman certainly have an insight into his life while living here. showed his kitchen and writing dem... More

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