Events and Exhibits
November 18 to January 3
Christmas at the Castle
Enchanting, lavish and magical! Christmas at the Castle is the most wonderful time of the year to visit. Warm yourself in the glow that emanates from every room of the decorated Castle and imagine yourself as a guest of the Livingston family Christmas in 1895.
Beginning November 18th, until January 3rd the Castle will be fully decorated.
Wednesday to Sunday 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Additional Holiday hours:
· December 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 30 and Jan. 2 & 3
Saturday November 28th
A Merry Victorian Christmas
Saturday November 28, 2026
Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Admission: $8.25/general, $5.25/child, or $25/family
What makes Christmas extra cheerful? A visit to Castle Kilbride!
Step into a beautifully decorated Castle and experience the magic of a Victorian Christmas. Meet our costumed guides as they bring history to life in select rooms, and soak in the warmth, charm, and festive atmosphere of the season.
Enjoy the beautiful sounds of harpist Elysha Vorstenbosch, performing in the Drawing Room from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and adding an extra touch of Victorian elegance to your visit.
And there’s even more to celebrate—it’s the birthday of Castle Kilbride’s original owner, James Livingston!
Come celebrate Christmas, history, and a little Victorian splendour with us at Castle Kilbride. We’d love to welcome you for a holiday visit!
Sunday December 6 and 13- SOLD OUT
Gingerbread Tea and Tour
We are so sorry but the teas have sold out already!
Offered: Sunday December 6 & 13 (SOLD OUT)
Time: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $25 p.p.
Step into the holiday spirit with a delightful tour of our beautifully decorated Victorian mansion, led by a costumed guide who’ll bring the season to life!
After your tour, cozy up and warm your hands—and your heart—with a festive cup of gingerbread tea, a delicious white chocolate & cranberry scone, and a gingerbread cookie.
A little tour, a little tea, and a whole lot of holiday magic!
Tickets required. Space is limited. Sorry, food accommodation cannot be made at this time.
Thursday December 3 or 10
Yuletide Evening Tours
Offered: Thursdays December 3 & 10
Time: 6:00 – 8:00
Cost: $15 adults/$7 child
Castle Kilbride invites you to soak up the old-fashioned Christmas atmosphere and let the music and magic whisk you away to Christmases past! Enjoy much-loved Christmas classics, beautifully sung by the Local Vocals while sipping on warm cider, then embark on a magical tour of the castle, transformed for the season into a glittering wonderland of Victorian Yuletide splendour.
extended to January 3rd
Trip of 1936 Exhibit
The year 1936 was a time of change as 18-year-old Laura Louise Livingston and her mother embarked on a trip that would change their lives forever. Looking back 90 years later, this exhibit explores the areas they toured and unexpected crossroads they encountered. From Norway to Germany, to Egypt through the Holy Land each stop broadened their views.
Castle Kilbride: The House That Flax Built
Castle Kilbride Book
Castle Kilbride: The House That Flax Built is the definitive book about Wilmot Township's beloved National Historic Site, written and compiled by the Castle Kilbride Advisory Committee.
For the first time in full colour, this gorgeously illustrated book recounts the history of the house back to its very beginnings in 1877 and illustrates that history with stunning photographs dating from over a century ago to today.
For anyone who is curious about the eye-catching mansion in the middle of a quiet village, and for visitors who simply can't see everything in just one tour, this book will be a treasured keepsake.
Cost: $26 including tax, available in the Castle's Gift Shop