Your Support Makes a Difference
Each year, we have the pleasure of welcoming visitors like you from across our country and beyond to experience extraordinary. Whether taking an amazing tour, enjoying a sumptuous meal in our award-winning gardens, or delicious afternoon tea in the museum, it’s an opportunity to bask in the opulence of Parkwood while learning about the innovative and intriguing R.S McLaughlin, his family and his impact on our community and country.
With your help we can continue the important work of preserving and conserving Parkwood’s Extraordinary elegance. It isn’t easy and it’s costly, but together we can do it. The Parkwood Foundation is a charitable organization and rely on generous donations from individuals and corporate partners.
How You Can Help
There are many ways you can make a difference at Parkwood. Donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, and organizations all enable us to inspire and promote an appreciation of the value of preservation and to preserve the home and legacy of R.S. McLaughlin for generations to come.
Here are just a few options you can consider.
Tribute Donations
We have numerous one-time gift options available to express your heartfelt sentiment. A tribute gift in honour or in memory of a loved one is a meaningful way to recognize or remember close friends, family and special occasions. Your tribute gift can be made ONLINE, by
sending in a donation form or by calling us at 905-433-4311. We would be happy to send a tribute card on your behalf.
Donate online or mail in your completed donation form
Parkwood Membership
Membership makes you part of the Parkwood family with amazing perks!
When you become a Member you will be contributing to our efforts to preserve and conserve one of Canada’s last remaining Estates built in 1917, with original furnishings and art work. Your help ensures that it continues to remain an important part of Canadian heritage for generations to come.
Membership benefits (from the date of purchase):
- Auto Baron Tour (Entertaining Spaces) & The Christmas Tour – FREE unlimited general admission
- Movie Tour – 25% discount
- Two complimentary Guest Passes to the Auto Baron’s Tour
- Invitations to our “Members Only Program(s)”
- Advanced notification of Parkwood Signature Events with the option to purchase tickets in advance (Max 4 tickets per themed Tea)
- Subscription to our monthly Newsletter: The Parkwood Post
- Gift Shop – 15% discount (some exceptions apply)
- Sunroom rental fee – 15% discount
- Voting privileges at Parkwood’s Annual General Meeting
Adult Membership (18+) $50
Senior Membership (55+) $40
Youth Membership (7-14) $40
Family Membership $140
Includes up to 2 Adults (18+) and 2 Youth (7-14) OR 2 Seniors (55+)
If you are interested in membership please contact info@parkwoodestate.com, or complete our Membership Form:
Join us in Volunteering – We can’t do it without you!
Volunteering at Parkwood offers a meaningful way to connect with culture, heritage and your community. Our volunteers play a crucial role in the success of Parkwood, helping us bring history to life in impactful ways.
Our volunteer selection process begins with an in-person orientation, followed by a personal interview with a team member who oversees the area in which you have an interest in volunteering. Here is how it works:
Upcoming Orientation Dates:
- September 2026 (date TBD)
Volunteer Departments:
- Tour Guides
- Gift Shop Cashier
- Curatorial Research
- Gardens & Grounds
- Greenhouses
- Maintenance Support
- Photography
- Event Support
- Administrative Support
Join Us in Volunteering – We can’t do it without you!
Volunteering at Parkwood offers a meaningful way to connect with culture, heritage and your community. Our volunteers play a crucial role in the success of Parkwood, helping us bring history to life in impactful ways.
Our volunteer selection process begins with an in-person orientation, followed by a personal interview with a team member who oversees the area in which you have an interest in volunteering. Here is how it works:
Upcoming Orientation Dates:
Volunteer Departments:
- ● Tour Guide
● Gardens & Grounds
● Photography - ● Gift Shop Cashier
● Greenhouses
● Event Support - ● Curatorial Research
● Maintenance Support
● Administrative Support
Parkwood Gift Shop
Open year round, the Gift Shop houses a collection of sweet and wonderful gift ideas for women and men, seasonal products, home decor, products from local makers, kitchen products, fun socks and so much more!
Oh, and even more important, all proceeds from the Gift Shop support the museum, which is also a charitable organization. Definitely a win-win for all!
Partners in Preservation
Parkwood is very grateful for the generosity of our supporters and corporate sponsors. Please take a moment to view our Partners in Preservation.
Special thanks to Tracer Golf for their support of our 2025 Parkwood Foundation Golf Classic
