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Welcome to Parkwood National Historic Site. Step back in time and experience the home of the late R.S. McLaughlin, Canadian auto baron and founder of General Motors of Canada. Inspired by early 20th century Beaux-Arts design, this 15,000 square foot, 55-room mansion was built between 1915 and 1917. The art, architecture, gardens, landscaping ...
Parkwood National Historic Site is pleased to offer several tour options for you to choose from. Experience the estate as guests today!
The Parkwood Estate, located in Oshawa, Ontario, was the residence of Samuel McLaughlin (founder of General Motors of Canada) and was home to the McLaughlin family from 1917 until 1972.
Join us on a journey to discover the rich history of the McLaughlin Family, Parkwood’s Garden History and the Design History of the Mansion.
Parkwood is one of Canada’s finest and last remaining grand estates, featuring architectural, landscape and interior designs of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Once home to auto baron R. Samuel McLaughlin (founder of General Motors of Canada), Parkwood is praised by Canada’s Historic Site and Monuments Board as ‘a rare surviving example of the ...
Parkwood is one of the few grand Canadian estates to have retained its original out buildings, one of which currently serves as the site’s gift shop. The site was designated a national historic site in 1989.
Parkwood National Historic Site. An Autobaron's home of innovation and inspiration, and one of Canada's last grand estates. Immerse yourself in the era and lavish lifestyle of R. S. McLaughlin - founder of GM Canada. Beautifully preserved and so evocative of the jazz age & big band styles in automobiles, fashions, sporting life and garden parties.
