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Fulford Place
Walk the same halls as royalty. Get a rare glimpse of the luxurious lifestyle of another era. Discover the story of Senator George T. Fulford, explore the grand Fulford mansion and marvel at the many original family furnishings. Stroll through the restored Olmsted Brothers gardens and immerse yourself in Ontario’s rich heritage.
Public Access
There are no trails or facilities on the Clarke Property because it is managed as a nature reserve. Public access is prohibited at this time due to the delicate nature of the alvar habitat.
Hours
While Fulford Place is closed for the season, you can still book a tour by telephone or email.
Admissions (all prices include HST)
- Adults – $10
- Seniors (65+) and youths (aged 7-18) – $8
- Families (two adults and up to two children aged 7-18) – $25
- Children 6 and under – free
Groups
Group tours for 15 or more people are available any time. Bus groups are welcome; onsite parking is available. The bus driver and one tour organizer per group will receive complimentary admission. The group rate is $8 per person. School groups and educational tours are also welcome.
Contact
613-246-8584
fulford@heritagetrust.on.ca
Accessibility
Fulford Place is equipped with an elevator (large enough for two people with one wheelchair). There is also a ramp to give visitors access to the veranda.
Adaptive reuse
Full wheelchair access
Guided tours available
Parking
Site has blue and gold provincial plaque
Site is protected by the Ontario Heritage Trust
Washrooms
Photography allowed
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Senator George Taylor Fulford made millions of dollars from "Pink Pills for Pale People" – a patent medicine he manufactured in Brockville and sold around the world. Fulford recognized the commercial potential of the readership developed by mass-circulation newspapers and built his business on saturation print advertising. He constructed Fulford Place, a 20,000-square-foot Edwardian mansion between 1899 and 1901. The original grounds were designed by Frederick Olmsted of the Olmsted landscaping firm, which also designed Central Park in New York City. Restoration of the Fulford gardens was one of the Ontario Heritage Trust's most exciting heritage garden conservancy projects. The restoration included the Italianate-style gardens, an elaborate triton fountain, statuary, stone walls and gates. Through generous donations from a number of individuals and organizations, the Trust restored the Italianate Garden, a key component of this nationally significant historic landscape.
Original tapestries, paintings, statuary and ceramics collected on the Fulfords' world travels are on display throughout the period rooms and are featured in special exhibits. The grand style of the Beaux Art house was ideally suited to the Fulfords, as they entertained Canadian Prime Ministers, British princes and the neighbouring well-to-do whose grand "cottages" lined the St. Lawrence River.
In 1987, George T. Fulford, the son of Senator Fulford, donated Fulford Place to the Ontario Heritage Trust. The contents of the mansion were later donated by his widow Jutta Fulford and his son George Fulford III. The Trust undertook an extensive restoration of the site with funds from the provincial government and opened it to the public as a house museum in June 1993. Seasonal exhibits in the gallery feature exotic works collected by the Fulfords on their world travels.
The Friends of Fulford Place Association, an incorporated volunteer body, assists the Trust in the operation and public interpretation of this National Historic Site. The Friends lead tours of the house and grounds, conduct research, create interpretive displays and raise funds for restoration and interpretive projects. The Trust's work at Fulford Place provides an example of how partnerships between public heritage organizations and local groups can work to conserve and promote a community's heritage.
Note: This site is fully accessible.
Fulford Place is owned and operated year-round by the Ontario Heritage Trust. Please call 613-246-8584 or email fulford@heritagetrust.on.ca for information about:
- Renting our beautiful facilities for a meeting or reception
- Our popular 45-minute guided tours of the mansion
- Seasonal exhibits featuring the extensive collection
- Public programs
- Special events and Christmas programs
Fulford Place: A tribute to ambition
This magnificent 20,000-square-foot mansion was built in 1899-1901 for self-made millionaire and Senator George Taylor Fulford I (1852-1905) and his family. The house was designed by noted American architect Albert W. Fuller, with landscaping design by the prestigious Olmsted Brothers firm.
Fulford Place and its collection were donated to the Ontario Heritage Trust by the Fulford family in 1991. Many items from the family’s collection are exhibited in the house just as they were over 100 years ago. The Ontario Heritage Trust’s extensive restoration of Fulford Place brings to life the glamorous lifestyle of the early 20th century’s new aristocracy: the business tycoon.
Check out below the recently installed new interpretive panels at Fulford Place!
These five panels depict important elements of the history of Fulford Place: the family, the house, their business, the gardens and their boat. Together, they allow visitors to take a step into the past and gain insight into the Fulford family and how they lived.
Learn more about Senator George T. Fulford and the mansion he called home.
The picturesque south veranda, facing the beautiful Three Sisters Islands on the St. Lawrence River, is available for parties or meetings in the warmer months, and can accommodate 56 for a sit-down function or theatre-style meeting or 90 for a cocktail-style reception. The Billiard Room/Moorish Room combination offers the same capacity and is also a gracious venue for corporate meetings. Our Tea Room holds up to 24 people for a smaller occasion or meeting. We would be happy to discuss your needs and quote a price for parties, meetings or conferences. Learn more about this magnificent mansion in Eastern Ontario ...
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The South Veranda
With picturesque views of the St. Lawrence River, this 1,500-square-foot (140-square-metre) covered veranda is ideal for parties or meetings in summer months. We can accommodate from 56 guests for a sit-down dinner or theatre-style meeting, or up to 90 guests for a cocktail reception.
The Billiard Room/Moorish Room
A gracious location for corporate meetings, this combined space can accommodate from 56 guests for a sit-down dinner to 90 guests for theatre-style meetings.
The Tea Room
This flexible space can be used in a variety of different formats, depending on your business needs. Available only in the off-season, this room is ideal for up to 24 guests.
Indoor and outdoor facilities in this resplendent mansion overlooking the St. Lawrence River in Brockville can accommodate from 24 to 90 guests, depending on the event.
Weddings
- Full-day wedding: $2,000 + HST
- Half-day wedding: $1,000 + HST
- Photography: $150 per hour + HST
General venue rentals
- Four-hour rental: $760 + HST
Non-profit rentals
- Please contact us for more information
There is ample on-site parking for your event. Get driving instructions to Fulford Place with Google maps.
Fulford Place is always in need of new volunteers to help out as receptionists, monitors and docents (tour guides). The Friends of Fulford Place, an incorporated volunteer body, raise funds for conservation and restoration projects through programs such as the annual Edwardian Christmas Tea and the Brockville Ghost Walks.
Training sessions are provided for new volunteers. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding volunteer position and want to join our dynamic team, please call Fulford Place at 613-246-8584 for more information.