Susanna Moodie House tours

Be a part of the first public tour of Susanna Moodie's Belleville homestead. This significant historical site offers a unique glimpse into the life and times of one of Canada's most renowned early writers. Join us and explore the very residence where Moodie penned many of her influential works. These works vividly depict the challenges and triumphs of pioneer life in 19th-century Canada. Visitors will have the chance to walk through the rooms of her home.

The tour covers her struggles with adapting to a new land and her deep observations of the natural world. Knowledgeable guides will share fascinating anecdotes about Moodie's life, her literary work, and the historical context of her writings, as well as the caretakers of the home since she moved away in 1870 . Guests  will learn about her family relationships, her ties to other prominent figures, and the impact of her work on Cana…