A Walk Through Parkwood Estate

Posted : December 19, 2021

Our blog is chock full of great ideas for fun things to see and do in York Durham and Headwaters. We are always adding new content and updating old posts, but sometimes you might stumble upon something from our vault. If this article has inspired you to hit the road, be sure to double-check that the featured stops in this post are still welcoming visitors.

Located in Oshawa, this early 20th century estate and national historic site was once home to R. S. McLaughlin – a pioneer in Canadian auto manufacturing. Planned and executed by the finest architects and designers of their day, Parkwood Estate still retains original furnishings and art, novel technologies of its day, indoor greenhouses and period recreation amenities.

Experience the beauty and history that make Parkwood a popular location for television and film through this fictional re-enactment depicting a young soldier’s first visit to the estate.

Khaki at Parkwood: Whiskey, Espinoge and the Maple Leaf

You can learn more about the history of Parkwood Estate by watching the videos on their YouTube Channel. Also, you can read more in the article below.

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