castle kilbride
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castle kilbride印象
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Interesting visit to 1878 home built by early flaxseed industrialist Livingston. Home was inhabited by three generations of family. Wonderful examples of rare art from the Victorian era to the art deco era of the 1920s. Kudos to the city for preserving and restoring this historic home and working to buy back artefacts that had been sold at public auction in the 1980s. Also includes museum on lower level regarding the history of flax farming. Video and tour take about an hour and the price of admission is very reasonable.
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This is a wonderful place to see what life was like for the very wealthy in an elegant Victorian mansion in the late 19th century. Many of the original furnishings and accessories have been located and gathered together again, and the rest are of similar high quality from the same time period. The exterior is amazing enough, but the interior would leave anyone slack-jawed, resembling something you would see in a British Royal Residence, but just a short drive from Kitchener-Waterloo. If you love to look at rooms of velvet, marble, exotic woods, gold and crystal and works of art everywhere you look, this home has all that plus more. The staff was very helpful and knowledgeable about the Victorian period and the past of this mansion, and the best part was the low cost of admission ($6) compared to the prices at other historical buildings in Canada.
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Located in Baden. A lovely castle and interesting discovery for the whole family. Learned a lot about the family who lived there, the lovely furnitures, stairs, vintage items and the culture. Art at its best!
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This lovely home may have felt like castle to those who lived in the village and observed the garden parties but if you go expecting a castle you might be disappointed. However, if you want to step back in time for just a moment and catch a glimpse of the life of the local well-heeled at the end of the Victorian era it is worth your visit. The antique treasures, frescoes and paintings are fun to see but the highlight was learning the evolving story of this family. Watch the video upon arrival and as you walk through this house imagine the unfolding lives of this family and this village over more than 100 years. It is worth reading all of the plaques throughout the house including in the renovated areas where you can ready the maids story. To enjoy this attraction you have to be prepared to use your imagination!
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We went before Christmas a year ago and with all the decorations it was beautiful. Nice to see how families used to spend Christmas so many years ago. Afterwards we visited some of the local stores, nice place to spend an afternoon.
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I toured this lovely little castle about 3 years ago and one of the special gems in Baden. The tour guide was dedicated to her work and so not over the top, but made the information available about the rooms and exhibits in a professional manner.
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If in the area this old home is worth visiing not only because of the family history but because the architechture is really different and interesting. It brings back a lot of memories about how life used to be in areas sinilar to this. Worth visiting.
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If you love history, art, antique furniture and architecture then, this attraction will satisfy your passions. It is absolutely beautiful! Thank you to the people of Baden who made this possible.For a meagre fee, this estate is a feast for the eyes. A short but informative video sets the scene for what you're about to discover outlining the early business history of the owner and his descendants. By the third generation, the home had to be sold and furniture was auctioned but many of the original pieces have been returned or lent back to complete the picture of those days in the late 1800's. We took our time to read the postings and visually take in all the details over 2 hours; we were not disappointed. Do make a trip to the basement to see more of the Livingston family's history and acquisitions.
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This is a beautifully maintained jewel. There is a 10 minute film that gives you an overview of the family and history, and The enthusiastic staff does a great job telling stories. You get to see several rooms and the rooftop lookout. It is well worth the $6.50 admission.
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Really enjoyed my visit here. I have serious back problems and there we lots of places to sit and rest which is very important to me and anyone who has pain issues.