Leacock Museum National Historic Site

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One day, while sailing, Stephen Leacock discovered a piece of land with the remnants of a brewery on it. He called it Old Brewery Bay and purchased the property in 1908.

Here in 1928 he built the Leacock House designed by the architecture firm, Wright & Noxon located in Toronto. The scale and ambience of the plans reflected Leacock's success and prestige as a world renowned author and a celebrated academic.

Leacock toured the world, but his paradise was here in Orillia where he shared the space with his family and friends.

"When I build my house I shall make it very plain but at the same time very large... It will become a charming English place. I'm tired of cities and people. It's a case of Goodbye, proud world, I'm going home."
50 Museum Drive, Orillia, ON
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Language(s): English
Communities served: Adults, Children, People with disabilities, Youth, Seniors
Price range of programming: Pricing varies
Venue accessibility: Ramp/Level Entrance, Accessible parking, Accessible washrooms
Organization type: Other

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Profile last updated: May 31 2024

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