Summer is the perfect time to visit Rutherford House! On select Summer Weekends you can tour the historic house and beautifully landscaped grounds while enjoying exciting themed events and additional activities (free with regular admission).

  • Gardens & Green Thumbs | July 13 & 14
    See the gorgeous flower gardens and enjoy fun activities like watercolour painting and planting an heirloom seed to bring home.
  • Summertime Sweet Treats | July 27 & 28
    Make ice cream the old-fashioned way and discover some of the other treats that would have kept the Rutherford family cool on hot days.
  • Butter & Biscuits | August 10 & 11
    Come try old-fashioned butter making and sample delicious homemade scones.
  • Laundry Day | August 24 & 25
    Discover what chores were like back in the day, including the chance to try washing laundry completely by hand.

Summer Weekends at Rutherford House:

When: July 13 & 14, July 27 & 28, August 10 & 11, August 24 & 25, 2024
Time: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Where: Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site
Address: 11153 Saskatchewan Drive NW, Edmonton
Website: rutherfordhouse.ca