Reviews of Beaconsfield Historic House (Museum)

Ron Dagenbach

Beautiful historic home authentically furnished with such detail as to transport one to the era.Worth the cost.

Uthayan Nadarajah

Very nice place to see some history behind rich living back in the days

Douglas Harder

Beautiful home and the guided tours are fascinating.

Maurice Sigouin

Was there for a book thing, short time. Nice place

Peter Metaxas

Great history

Wade C. Munn

Well taken care of historical Victorian estate.

William Calhoun

Cannot beat the education and the history!

Rongjing Jia

Very amazing view on the balcony on the top

Chantal Clabrough

Beautiful setting right on the water and kitty corner to the Governor General's House- gorgeous gardens and a nice little walk through time.

Laurie Buchar

Our guide, Luke, was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable and friendly. I like history, anyways, but he brought the story to life with interesting tidbits. Fascinating details about the architecture and furnishings. A great way to learn about the Victorian era in PEI and a perfect way to spend a chilly springtime afternoon.

Doug Opdahl

Awesome house to tour personal Guide Michael did a great job very informative a must do if you are in Charlottetown!!

Marc-André Bilodeau

Really interesting story! The visit doesn't take much time and is well worth it!

Lauren King

Loved this house so much. Such a little piece of history! The staff were so friendly. 5 stars for the staff alone.

Jun Huo

The guided tour was good.

Brent Satzke

Had a lovely tour of the house. I believe our guides name was Harris. Wonderful rich history in this house. Would recommend this stop and plan for about 30 mins. Even though I came through in the off season, it was worth the time.

Barrie Spear

Had Very interesting tour. Beautiful location and if you are into historical buildings this place is for you

Shayke Speeer

Beautifully restored historic house with interesting stories that happened within. Well worth your time touring, if you enjoy architecture, history and interesting stories.

Peter Karl

Historical place with interesting facts

Arno Lohse

(Translated) Very nice atmosphere and very well maintained. A visit is worthwhile for everyone. (Original) Sehr schönes Ambiente und sehr gepflegt. Ein Besuch lohnt sich für jeden.

Angela Jeffrey

A beautiful old house.

Sea Chief

Cool to look at but was disappointed that we only got to see some of the house, there were 3 floors and a basement but only 2 were open to see and not all rooms were open for viewing.

Tim Ou

It's great if you like the historical stuff ~ otherwise, it's a bit creepy.

HHBenfica

(Translated) The Beaconsfield Historic House was built in 1877 for a wealthy shipbuilder and trader named Peake. The house is in very good condition and shows life at this time. Entry is relatively cheap at 5 CAD. However, you can get through the house pretty quickly. It's a fine example of contemporary Victorian history. @Patrick Poirier: Yes, to known History is always good ;-) (Original) Das Beaconsfield Historic House wurde 1877 für einen reichen Schiffsbauer und Händler namens Peake gebaut. Das Haus ist im sehr guten Zustand und zeigt das Leben um diese Zeit. Der Eintritt ist mit 5 CAD relativ günstig. Allerdings ist man im Haus auch ziemlich schnell durch. Es ist ein schönes Beispiel victorianische Zeitgeschichte. @Patrick Poirier: Yes, to known History is always good ;-)

Patrick Poirier

History is good

Linda Finnie

This house has been amazingly reproduced to look like it would have when first built. Tour guide was very knowledgeable. Would have been good to have been able to see more of the house (maids quarters and certain rooms were closed off) Well worth a visit if in Charlottetown.

David Campbell

Beautiful house off the Victoria park board walk

Thomas Richard Miles Boxall

Very interesting and well preserved site. Take the guided tour to see parts of the house that are not normally open to the public.

airstream

(Translated) Concert location (Original) 音乐会所在地

Dania Fawaz

I love historical sites and this house did not deceive. It's amazing how people lived a hundred, two hundred years ago. This place was used for several reasons, but they also kept the charm of the house.

Geoff Murray

Absolutely beautiful!

HJB KLS

(Translated) A by North American standards old house, well preserved with beautiful interior. (Original) Ein für nordamerikische Verhältnisse altes Haus, gut erhalten mit schöner Inneneinrichtung.

Mike Brownhill

Enjoyed the end of day tour of this historical home. The guide was knowledgeable and showed us through at a good pace. A good tour for adults, not so good for teens...

Vesley Gabriel Cireus

Very historical

Ted R

Great spot for Yoga

Hector Murrieta

Nice place, interesting Victorian house.

Kevin Brooks

Great venue. Take advantage of some great local performances here.

Marina La Forgia

Interesting to see how accommodate life was

Vincent Echelard

(Translated) It's really not worth the price ... (Original) Ça ne vaut vraiment pas le prix...

Kara Fuhr

I loved this tour. What an amazing place to stop by and visit. The tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and to see the craftsmanship of this home was a treat.

Gloria Cheng

Interesting stop on a rainy day. $5 fee includes a tour, which is reasonable. Guides were very knowledgeable.

Nick Lazaris

Beautiful Victorian era home built with all the amenities of the time.

John Plante

Nice tour. Inexpensive for some history. Beautiful building.

Joel Macneill

Nice quiet location. Close to the waterfront.

Sara Jenkins

Beautiful!!

Ron Mosocco

Beautiful morning to spend at this 1877 Mansion built by James Peake, a shipbuilder. Unfortunately he missed the 'boat' and didn't recognize the end of wooden ships. Within 5 years, he ended up bankrupt, penniless and moved away to end up being a bartender. His wife and children stayed here and with help from her father tried to rebuild their live, she being a maid instead of being the mansion owner. All her children would die young almost as if money cursed them. We seen so much of that in our travels. Kindly click the like button if this review or my photos are useful.

dayong bu

Amazing afternoon

Judy Mills

Loved the history and having a guide in costume.

Eric Riblair

(Translated) A small ancestral manor with a cachet. And what terrain with stunning views ... (Original) Un petit manoir ancestrale avec tout un cachet. Et quel terrain avec une vue imprenable ...

Sparkle

very nostalgic

Sayan Pal

If you’re visiting Charlottetown, it’s a must visit. The history is fascinating.

William McMaster

Great place for our amateur radio club meeting

Mai-Lynn McEwen

Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour interesting. I was surprised by many of the details and historical facts that she shared.

Vladimir Kim

Very educational

Jenn Allman

Amazing architecture! The mansion is very well kept. Built 143 years ago but it is still...Beautiful!

Steve Smith

Enjoyed the tour, alot of history in that place

Daniel Bardsley

Hike the grounds. Short hikes. Surrounded by gold course. Wooded area. Antiques in the home. Stories, curios, memorabilia. Try on Anne of Green gables costume. Watch videos

Google Guide

Classic historical home with Victorian charm.

Sofiane H.

Back to the past, must visit in PEI!

Majid Taghavi

Visiting times are very limited

Melanie Lucas-Ronaghan

Was here for the Frozen Jr. Play...which was fantastic. Very nice space. 1 suggestion would be to add tiered seating so everyone can see.

Thomas U.

An amazing part of Charolettown history. Worth the visit.

Denise Bruce Of Ingleside

One of my very favorite places!

Black Dragon Studios

I've walked by there 100 times never been in.

Fiona Graham

Interesting tour, lots of great antiques to look at.

Mario Fontanari

Beautiful

Salvador “Chaba” Fdez.

Operating hours in Google maps are were outdated :(

bbucks

Nicely preserved, 15 minute stop.

Arthur Wiebe

Interesting house allowing you to peak into what was considered state of the art a few hundred years ago.

David M Brothers Tenor

This was a lovely place to visit and the staff very friendly and helpful.

Bob Bryant

Went there for a live performance of Frozen. A very historic building that has been beautifully restored with a small stage and seating for 100. Right in downtown Charlottetown.

Chris Ward

Will take tour next time we are in Charlottetown, BUT very big props to the staff. Last Tuesday, our son had to use their washroom just as they were closing for the day. They let us in & he took his eyeglasses off in the stall & left them in there. None of us noticed this. We left PEI without knowing where they had disappeared to. When we were 1 hour from home in the Toronto area we finally retraced our steps correctly and realized that they were likely there & maybe staff collected them & kept them safe until somebody claimed them. We spoke to them the next morning & today they arrived. If you are heading to Charlottetown soon, please take a tour of this beautiful house for us. Fantastic people working there!

YOON JU LEE

(Translated) An old house with a beautiful view. (Original) 경치가 아름다운 옛날집.

Famille Tankam

(Translated) Not very easy to understand the story behind this historic site. Need more details. (Original) Pas très facile de comprendre l'histoire derrière ce site historique. Necessite mieux de details.

Rose Carrier

Beautiful architecture

Liz

It was very busy when we were there. A well kept historic house with lovely gardens. Lots to see around here.

T Lazreq

Beautiful!

Monique Mercier

Highly recommend

iyebiye o

Beautiful

Steve Riegert

Lots of neat old furniture and architecture. Definitely worth a visit.

MissFluo53

Beautiful place and the staff was really friendly

Steve Roberts

A short but very interesting tour of the house and a sad tale of the original owners. Worth the visit

Mike Mescia

Worth the short walk to from Queens street. Beautiful house and guided tour was good. The history was nice to learn and the house is in amazing condition. $5 each entrance, public bathrooms on site and amazing views of the water.

mike bardell

Well restored interesting tour

Richie kam

(Translated) Architectural style has far-reaching influence, and many buildings have more or less built their shapes. (Original) 建築風格影響深遠，許多建築物或多或少都有模枋其外形而建造

Jamie Bain

Beautiful

Susan Abbott

The house is beautiful. Such craftmanship! The staff are very knowledgeable and our guide, Emma, was lovely. A must see!

stan nats

Nice visit. The guide was very knowledgeable and gave a great overview of the history of this building and it's occupants

Bill Zhang

I really like walking on Victoria Park board.

Cecil Murl

Love the carriage house beautiful place for the blue grass concerts

JP

A lovely historic Victorian era home on the waterfront. Tours/entry is only 5$CAD per person, so why not take the tour? I did feel, however, that our tour guide could’ve used a bit of improvement- she seemed a bit nervous, and not very talkative. Otherwise, it is well worth a visit. The grounds themselves are well-maintained, and connect with a waterfront walking trail.

Amir Ali Khan

Must visit. the guided tours are excellent. the story of the house owners so so tragic. still cannot get it out of my head. the staff are great, the shop inside is very nice

Robin Jones

Did not take your but home is amazing.

Marnie Karczynski

Was very disappointed on our tour for Halloween. The dialogue was the same as the internet. No new interesting facts. And the guides were not engaging. House is great to see.

Paul Onderwater

A very enjoyable tour at a wonderful historic residence. A great story of how the home was built and who lived and owned it over the many years. A great location and worth the walk from down town to see it. Very close to many other great places, and check out the stone house just across the street.

Updesh Mandair

Well maintained

Genevieve Masse

(Translated) Very nice house visited with a beautiful story! (Original) Très belle maison a visité avec une belle histoire !

Sarah Power

Excellent and knowledgeable tour guides, and a very cool heritage home!

K S

Awesome

Lyne Meilleur

(Translated) Beautiful page of history transmitted with brio and humor by our guide Matt who offered us a private guided tour. Beautiful house. To have ! (Original) Belle page d histoire transmise avec brio et humour par notre guide Matt qui nous a offert une visite guidée privée. Maison magnifique. À voir !

Georges Mardini

Beautiful house

Loni McK

Absolutely Excellent! So much information and history. If you love historic homes this is a don't miss for your Charlottetown visit.

Diane Michaud

(Translated) Well located very close to the water, the house has a stamp quite special and its interior of 3 floors, there are rooms. (Original) Bien située tout proche de l'eau, la maison a un cachet tout à fait spécial et son intérieur de 3 étages, il y en a des pièces.

Cassini 127

This place is a purely awesome place to go to. When you are here it is very informative and nice. The guide is very friendly and makes the history interesting.

A. Sher

Well worth a visit but make sure you take the guided tour as without the “back story” it is difficult to truly appreciate the finer points

Sham T

Went in February, the door was locked but someone came and opened it to let me see the place. No tour at the time so I wandered on my own for about 30 min. Parking is limited, there is a lot across the street but I believe it said it was for private use

Francisco Galdames

(Translated) A holiday island in Canada with many golf courses and an idyllic landscape, to get you through one of the longest bridges in Canada (Original) Una isla vacacional de Canadá con muchos campos de Golf y un paisaje idílico, para llegar pasas por uno de los puentes mas largos de Canadá

Audrey Harrison-Bryant

Very interesting.

Richard Carter

If you like to tour historic homes this is a MUST SEE! Just amazing, a wonderful experience. Great views from the "widow's walk." Great tour, friendly staff.

Gururaja SR

Just an academic interest for the tourists who are interested. Otherwise there is nothing else to hold one's interest.

Nicole Guillemette

(Translated) Very little to see. (Original) Très peu de choses à voir.

Lisa Shears Bullen

Beautiful

Frank Wu

Good to hear and see they try to preserve some historical houes in PEI, and this particular one is well maintained, and the outside lawn has some a giant tree and beautiful as well. But not much historical significance or story are attached to it.

Trii Ildze

Impressive. Real craftsmanship. Very beautiful and elegant.

karen fourie

Good and friendly guide. House and grounds impeccable.

Deborah S

Very knowledgeable staff provided a great tour.. Learned a lot.

William O'Neill

Impolite staff

Whitney Brown

Definitely worth doing the tour of this beautiful, historic house

Melanie Kozak

One hundred times better than Anne of Green Gables!!