Bethune Memorial House, National historic site in Gravenhurst, Canada.
The two-story wooden house features a steeply pitched roof, symmetrical windows, and traditional clapboard siding characteristic of late 19th-century Ontario architecture.
Built in 1880 as Knox Presbyterian Church manse, this residence became the birthplace of Dr. Norman Bethune in 1890 and remained his home until 1893.
The memorial house includes exhibits and artifacts that document Dr. Norman Bethune's contributions to battlefield medicine and humanitarian work in China.
Visitors can explore both the restored historic house and the modern visitor center, which offers multimedia presentations and interpretive displays about Bethune's life.
The bronze statue erected in 2002 near the house represents the connection between Canada and China through Dr. Bethune's medical service.
Location: Gravenhurst
Website: https://pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/on/bethune/index
GPS coordinates: 44.92111,-79.37639
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:39
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