Billings Estate Museum: Main House is Ottawa’s oldest standing home and a treasured piece of local history. Built in the early 19th century by the Billings family, pioneers of the region, the house offers a rare glimpse into early settler life along the Rideau River. Today, it serves as a museum featuring exhibits on domestic life, family heritage, and the development of Ottawa’s rural communities. The surrounding grounds include gardens, picnic areas, and walking trails, creating a welcoming environment for families and visitors. The Billings Estate represents a cornerstone of the city’s heritage and continues to celebrate Ottawa’s early colonial roots.
Location: 45.3897628, -75.6727071
Tags:
– House Number: 2100
– Building: public
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: hsmbc
– heritage:website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=12622
– Historic Significance: building
– hsmbc:criteria: nhs
– hsmbc:inscription_date: 1968-11-28
– Name: Billings Estate Museum: Main House
– ref:hpc: 12622
– Start Date: 1828
– Wikidata: Q4911946
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Billings Estate Museum
– Street: Cabot Street