Annandale National Historic Site

Annandale is a Victorian-era house in Tillsonburg with two floors featuring decorative ceilings, stained glass windows, carved woodwork, and ornate fireplaces. The residence contains a significant collection of furnishings and objects that document life in the period.

Edwin Delevan Tillson, the town's first mayor, built this house in 1880 as part of his retirement project called Annandale Farm. The property is linked to the early development of the community and reflects the prosperity of its founder.

The house reflects the Aesthetic Movement of the 1880s through its decorative choices and artistic arrangement of spaces. Visitors can observe how interior design was used to celebrate craftsmanship and beauty as central values.

The house is accessible by car and located near downtown Tillsonburg with parking available nearby. It is helpful to check opening hours in advance, as they may vary by season.

The house contains a remarkable collection of more than 18,000 artifacts that tell stories of local history and daily life in the period. This extensive gathering of objects makes it one of the few remaining Canadian examples of fully preserved Aesthetic Movement interiors.

Location: Tillsonburg

Inception: 1883

Address: 28 Tillson Avenue

Website: http://tillsonburg.ca/site/1251/default.aspx

GPS coordinates: 42.86250,-80.72170

Latest update: December 12, 2025 12:04