Eldon House

Eldon House in London, Ontario, is the oldest surviving residence in the city and now serves as a historic house museum. Built in the Georgian style in 1834 by Captain John Harris, who named it after the Earl of Eldon, the house was home to the Harris family for more than 125 years, until it was donated to the city in 1959. On guided tours, you can walk through the rooms and gain insight into the lives of several generations. Of particular interest are the many heirlooms and souvenirs the family brought back from their 1897 world tour, as well as from George Henry Ronald Harris's postings in Africa and elsewhere. The museum also hosts annual events such as a Victorian Christmas celebration and festivities for Canada Day. The surrounding grounds are now Harris Park, a public park that underscores the historic significance of the site.