The O’Hara Mill Homestead in Madoc is an 85-acre estate that contains five pioneer buildings, including one of the only known working English Gate saws in Ontario.
The property also features beautiful garden landscaping and a serene mill pond. Other highlights include the log schoolhouse, carpenter shop, and blacksmith shop.
After touring the sites and taking in the history, there are four nature trails of varying length and difficulty.
Address
638 Mill Rd.
Madoc, Ontario
Website
The O’Hara Mill Homestead
Hours
Victoria Day weekend – Thanksgiving Day:
Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
July and August:
Tuesday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The grounds and trails are open daily. Admission and parking are free and the site is wheelchair accessible.
