Experience the Mackenzie King Estate in Bloom!

On August 4 to 6, celebrate gardening and landscaping with Estate in Bloom activities at the Mackenzie King Estate in Gatineau Park.

Former prime minister William Lyon Mackenzie King had a passion for gardening, horticulture and landscaping. Visit his home in Gatineau Park and experience the beauty of the gardens and wilderness trails he created.

Estate in Bloom Activities: August 4 to 6, 2012

• Guided tours of the gardens, ruins and grounds (daily)
• Games from Mackenzie King’s era (daily)
• Garden tours with volunteers in costumes from Mackenzie King’s era (daily)
• Floral crafts to exercise your artistic side (daily)
• Musical performances by the Barrhaven Fiddleheads (daily)
• Unique demonstrations:
  • Beekeeping (Saturday)
  • Chocolate making with chocolate-dipped flowers (Sunday and Monday)
  • Edible plants and flowers (Sunday and Monday)

You can also tour the Mackenzie King Estate museum, which is open from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm each day.

Note that parkways in Gatineau Park are closed to vehicles on Saturday and Sunday mornings.