Upper Canada's Finest Tea Garden
For more than two centuries McFarland House has stood as a monument to the impeccable manners, good taste and gracious living that epitomizes Niagara-on-the-Lake.Visit us and experience a taste of Georgian style and pace. Qualified costumed interpreters provide guided tours of this historic home throughout the day.
Explore the period herb garden, indulge in Afternoon Tea, fine refreshments, and home baking, or sip a glass of Niagara wine at the McFarland Tea Garden. McFarland House is very popular and occasionally booked for special events; reservations are recommended. Come visit this gem - built in 1800, the House is the oldest property owned by The Niagara Parks Commission.
Located in a picturesque park setting with playground facilities and a baseball diamond, the House is adjacent to the Niagara River Recreation Trail. McFarland Park also offers a covered picnic pavilion which seats approximately 250 people, with water and washroom facilities nearby.
Admission Prices are shown in Canadian dollars and do not include taxes.
$4.75 Adults (13+ years), $3.65 Children (6 to12 years)
Children 5 and under are FREE!
Dates of Operation: Open seasonally only, May 9 to September 7
Hours of Operation: Times subject to change. Last ticket sold 1/2 hour before closing.
May 9 to September 7: 12:00 to 5:00pm
Download a copy of the 2009 McFarland House Tea Garden Menu
Contact Us: For information and reservations please call 905-468-3322.
Location: 15927 Niagara Parkway, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada. McFarland House is just a short distance south of Niagara-on-the-Lake on the scenic Niagara Parkway. The main floor and the Tea Garden of this historic building are wheelchair accessible.
Click here to read a short History of McFarland House.
Did You Know? McFarland House was:
- Built in 1800 by John McFarland and his sons, on land granted to him by King George III
- One of the few buildings in Niagara-on-the-Lake which pre-dates the War of 1812
- Used as a hospital and headquarters for both the British and American armies during the War of 1812. It was also the location of a cannon battery created to protect the Niagara River
- Built on a ravine that was used as the launch point for the British attack on Fort Niagara in 1813
- Beautifully restored by The Niagara Parks Commission and opened to the public in 1959
Every dollar you spend with us helps preserve the nature and heritage of the Falls and the Niagara River corridor. Niagara Parks has operated without tax dollars since 1885.
