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Cruickston Park’s New Sauna Experience Arrives This September

This September 5th, a new way to unwind is arriving at Cruickston Park. Positioned into the landscape and designed to open fully to the outdoors, our new sauna will be ready just in time for late-s...

The Gatehouse Story

The Gatehouse at Cruickston Park was originally built in 1960 for the farm manager, Bill McLean, and his wife. It is uniquely located outside the property’s entrance gate on a height of land that o...

Valentine’s Day and Cruickston Park

Valentine’s Day has significance in Cruickston Park’s history because it was that day years ago in 2002 that Mark and I chose to reveal our plans for the remaining 800 acres to be conveyed to a lan...

A Message From the Owner - A conversation with Jan Chaplin

What if a feeling could decide the trajectory of your life? That's exactly how Jan Chaplin became the new groundskeeper of Cruickston Park. When Jan first stumbled upon the Manor, she couldn't beli...

A Short Story Behind Trapper’s Cabin

It’s amazing to imagine Trapper’s Cabin and the world at the time it was built in 1792.  Bygone historians report it was the first home in the region to be built by settlers.  This conjures up a s...

Canadian Film on Our Grounds: Murdoch Mysteries

Murdoch Mysteries has become an enigma in the film industry for its longstanding popularity and success. When most series typically define success as surviving as a production for 3 years, Murdoch ...

The Story of How Cruickston Park Came Back to Life

As soon as your car passes through the gates of Cruickston Park it feels like you’ve entered a place of timelessness that is accompanied by a distinct sense of calm.  The built heritage at Cruicks...

Hay production at Cruickston Park

Cruickston Park has been operating as a farm since before 1806 (census records); We continue the tradition of producing hay in our fields to feed our animals and to create ‘good’ carbon to feed and...

Unveiling Exclusive Events at Cruickston Park

Nestled at the edge of time, Cruickston Park stands as a testament to history and restoration. This sprawling estate boasts five meticulously and respectfully restored historic residences dating ba...

Create an inspiring experience at Cruickston Park: A blend of the old and the new.

Welcome to Cruickston Park, a haven nestled at the confluence of the Grand and Speed rivers, where centuries of built history intertwine with the splendour of old world inspired elegance. The roots...