Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site
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Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site is the home of the first Premier of Alberta, Alexander Cameron Rutherford. In 1911, A.C. Rutherford and his wife Mattie moved into this beautiful brick mansion near the university campus. The family entertained friends, relatives and influential Edmontonians for more than a generation. Today, this restored and furnished post Edwardian home maintains the Rutherford tradition of hospitality and offers visitors a glimpse into the past with costumed interpreters, guided tours and special events.
The gleam of polished silver, the warm glow of a library lamp and the aroma of freshly-baked
scones beckon visitors into the home of Alberta's first premier, Alexander Cameron Rutherford.
For many years, Rutherford House welcomed the political and social elite of Alberta. Today,
this restored post Edwardian mansion maintains that tradition of hospitality and recaptures the spirit
of Edmonton in 1915.
Costumed interpreters recreate daily household activities, reenact important events in Rutherford's life and lead guided tours of his home.
The Friends of Rutherford House provide visitors with a taste of the past in the Arbour Restaurant, and their giftshop offers keepsakes reminiscent of Edwardian times.
Christmas at Rutherford House
Hours of Operation
Summer Hours:
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily
From May 15 to Labour Day (first Monday in September)
Winter Hours:
12 noon to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. Closed Mondays.
From Labour Day to May 15
Arbour Restaurant
11:00 to 4:00 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, year round. Closed Mondays.
Reservations Recommended
Admission
$4.00 for adults age 18 to 64
$3.00 for Seniors age 65 and over
$3.00 for youth aged 7 to 17 years
Free for children 6 and under
$12.00 for a family (Two adults and their children aged 7 to 17 years)
Free for members of local Friends society
½ price for members of outside Friends societies
Friends of Rutherford House Society
GST (Goods and Services Tax) is already included.
Admission fees are subject to change without notice.
Information
Rutherford House
11153 Saskatchewan Drive
Edmonton, Alberta
T6G 2S1
Tel: (780) 427-3995 or 422-2697
Fax: (780) 422 4288
Arbour Restaurant and Friends Society: (780) 422-2697
More information on
Email: rutherford.house@gov.ab.ca
