More than a Museum
Cottonwood Mansion is a beautifully preserved 1860s home showcasing Italianate and Georgian architecture. With 15 rooms and over 6,000 square feet, it now operates as a vibrant house museum offering tours, programs, events, weddings, and rentals. Discover Cottonwood, where the warm and inviting charm of yesteryears still lingers—and unforgettable events bring history to life.
Ontario Southwest Signature Experience
Cottonwood Mansion Museum is proud to announce our Victorian House Guest Experience has received a Signature Experience designation from Ontario Southwest!
Visit us for a one-of-a-kind, unforgettable experience with authentic connections, rich stories, and lasting memories.
Each experience has limited tickets, reserve your spot today!
Explore the wonders of Cottonwood Mansion
Explore the mansion and dive into the history of the Holmes family on a guided tour. Reserve your tour time here, or by emailing us at cottonwoodmansion@gmail.com or by calling us at 905-776-2538 to book in advance. Walk-up tours cannot be guaranteed.
Upcoming events at Cottonwood
$135 per guest
Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the enchanting world of a country mansion from over 150 years ago. Throughout the day, you will have the chance to engage in a variety of authentic Victorian pastimes. Unleash your creativity while crafting Victorian arts and crafts, experience the charm of baking in the original kitchen, revel in the delightful entertainment of the era, and savour a scrumptious afternoon tea.
2025 Experiences Dates:
Saturday, June 21st (full), Saturday, July 19th, Saturday, August 16th, September 20th with more dates to come!
Saturday, July 12th 2025, 11am & 2pm
$60 per guest
Enjoy a magical summer afternoon tea on the grounds of Cottonwood Mansion. This tea will take place on our Gazebo space if weather allows. Let the summer breeze and live harpist carry you away as you indulge in a classic English Afternoon Tea meal, complete with tea sandwiches, scones, fresh clotted cream, scrumptious desserts and your choice of tea options including our signatures, the Cottonwood Heritage Blend and the Country Blueberry Blend!
This event concludes with a tour of the mansion and time in our gift shop.
Saturday, August 9th, 2025, 2pm
$55 per guest
Immerse yourself in an afternoon of creativity and elegance at Cottonwood Mansion’s Brush & Sip event. Enjoy a guided painting session in a stunning historic setting, while listening to our live harpist. This Brush & Sip will take place outdoors on our beautiful gazebo, if weather allows.
Enjoy non-acoholic coktails and delectable hors d'oeuvres. Capture unforgettable moments in this beautifully preserved mansion while you create your masterpiece. No experience needed—just bring your passion for art and a love for good company!
Saturday, August 23rd 2025, 11am & 2pm, Raindate: Sunday, August 24th 2025
$75 per guest
Celebrate the life of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Cottonwood Mansion's Queen's Afternoon Tea. Enjoy an exciting dressage show in honour of the Queen's love for horses and sit down inside the mansion for a lovely Afternoon Tea complete with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's favourite treats and tea, of course!
New for 2025, we are inviting all guests to wear their favourite chapeau for our Hat & Fascinator contest! The favourite Hat or Fascinator, as chosen by our staff, will leave with a special treat!
Rain date: Sunday, August 24th, 2025
Get Involved
Interested in Volunteering at Cottonwood?
Cottonwood Mansion Museum is a 19th century mansion rich in heritage and culture. As a charitable organization, Cottonwood relies heavily on the support of volunteers and its local communities to keep its doors open. Volunteer support is needed now more than ever in order for us to maintain stability and to remain a Haldimand treasure for years to come.
If you would like to volunteer at Cottonwood Mansion, please reach out to us at cottonwoodmansion@gmail.com! We are always looking for enthusiastic help, and have a wide range of needs and skills that would be greatly appreciated.
Donations to Cottonwood Mansion Museum
If you are interested in supporting Cottonwood Mansion for future generations or would like to support a specific project, please click the Donation page link.
A special thank you to the following volunteers, supporters and donors of 2025:
Donations of $10,000
Laird and Mary Jane McKeen
contributors
Haldimand Horticulatural Society
The team at Cottonwood Mansion would like to thank members of the community throughout the past 33 years who continually support the vitality and sustainability of the mansion and for years to come.
