Park Hours

Grounds & Trails

Monday to Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm

Please note: Use trails at own risk during inclement weather or days of extreme winter conditions. Trails are subject to seasonal closures.

Visit

243 Haldimand Highway 54
Cayuga, Ontario
N0A 1E0

*Ensure your navigation system matches the address above, as some visitors have been guided to Dunnville instead.

Contact us

Phone
(905) 772-0560

Email

info@ruthvenpark.ca

Accessibility

Please note: Due to the historic nature of the mansion and uneven terrain of our grounds and trails, our site is not fully accessible in some areas. The parking lot, Welcome Centre, Carriageway Exhibit, restrooms and Coach House are accessible.

Please call the Welcome Centre prior to your visit to confirm accessibility for your convenience.

Disclaimer

For visitor safety and protection of native species, Ruthven Park does not permit boat launch or river access.

Hunting and fishing is not permitted on site. Trespassing after hours is strictly prohibited.

  • It is free to visit and explore the grounds at Ruthven Park. Tickets for historic house tours and special events can be purchased in-person or online through our Upcoming Events. Admission prices may vary.

    Donation boxes are located on the grounds.

  • Our Historic Mansion tours are a guided tour that takes you through 2 levels of the house. The tour is 45 minutes in length and does involve a staircase. Please see our upcoming events calendar for the next Historic Mansion Tour dates. 

  • Our Hollyhock Gift Shop is located in our Welcome Centre! As a non-profit organization, we value supporting local businesses. Our gift shop is full of handmade goods and items.
    If you are a local business owner and would like to collaborate, please email us at info@ruthvenpark.ca 

  • No, visitors are not permitted on-site when our gates are closed.

    Our grounds are open Monday-Sunday 10:00am - 4:00pm.

  • Yes! We rent our Coach House building for various events: Weddings, Bridal and Baby showers, Business Meetings, corporate events and more!
    View details of our rental information here or email us at info@ruthvenpark.ca

  • Yes! We host many educational programs for children and schools. Please visit our Learning page for more information or contact our education coordinator Michael for more information: edu-eco@ruthvenpark.ca

  • Of course! Volunteers are always welcomed and greatly appreciated at Ruthven Park. Visit our volunteer page to learn which volunteer opportunity best fits your skills and interests.

  • Pets are welcome at our grounds and trails so long as they remained leashed at all times. Only service animals are permitted in the historic buildings in accordance with AODA regulations.

    *Please pick up after your pets. 

  • Ruthven Park covers nearly 1,500 acres that are composed of a collection of a diversity of ecosystems that provide essential habitat for an amazing variety of wildlife. Carolinian forest, wetlands, riparian and aquatic habitat along the Grand River, meadows, and active agricultural land are all part of this diverse landscape.

  • We have 6 trails that you can learn more about on our Trails page.

Have more questions?
Call us at our Welcome Centre (905) 772-0560