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  • 5/5 Labrador K. 6 months ago on Google • 594 reviews
    A wonderful place to visit. It's a hidden gem of the area. Free admission n guide at the reception. Friendly staff n parking available. The museum is not very big. However, museum gives visitors the opportunity to see how a 19th-century Canadian inn was run from ballroom to bedrooms, with a kitchen and bar. It's interesting to some old furniture's n setting. Opening hour is Wed to Sunday 11am -4pm
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mary C. 10 months ago on Google • 281 reviews
    We've been driving by this place for many many years. Today, we decided to take a tour as part of the Open Doors, and we were pleasantly surprised. It's quite a little gem of history, and it was interesting to walk through the building and learn about its past. The place inside is much larger than it looks from outside.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dr. Olena B. 7 months ago on Google • 263 reviews
    A very beautiful place. Historical finds, old traditions, friendly staff. I have been to this museum several times. And I was very pleased with the farmers market. Thank you.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hiten R. 1 year ago on Google
    Shortlisted this 18th century museum from Google and being my interest, planned an visit that was worth it. Located on Dundas Street West, is easily approachable both by ride and bus too. Google pinpointed this place. First impression of this 18th century building presents iconic standout attraction that has withstood decades and now proudly conserved as an ancient heritage value site museum. Locals are proud of this monument and doing their every bit for for both conservation and updation with both local and government assistance. Simplicity outside is well supplemented by the uniqueness of each room, furniture, articles and liveliness still felt that prevailed in those times. The guided tours takes you literally to those bygone era. For our paucity of time, this tour couldn’t be availed but still the museum staff is too courteous, helpful and willingly shared basic information. Leaving you in able hands of tour guide personnel who genuinely details and proudly takes you around both the floors. Presently sharing photos that definitely ignite your imagination and desire to surely visit this 18th century Inn when at Ontario. And spare some time more for the farmers market held each Wednesday from 2 to 6 pm in their premises and a leisure stroll in adjacent Montgomery Meadows. Enjoy.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Moe F. 1 year ago on Google • 437 reviews
    This is a beautiful place in the middle of the city to be able to visit to see how life was like in an in 200 years ago. They have free parking on site and it's nice to bring your kids here so they can explore how life was like. Thank you for maintaining this historic building.

  • 5/5 2003sussu 6 months ago on Google • 19 reviews
    I love the Montgomery Inn. The staff were so friendly and knowledgeable. The upstairs is closed for renovations, but even the short visit was very enjoyable. They have a video about the history of the inn and the people left out of history. It was so good I got a little emotional lol. They have a few events coming up and we will for sure join some of them. You gotta pay for the events, but they are affordable. Best of all: the visits are free!! Go support this Toronto Historical Museum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 YK W. 6 years ago on Google
    Went there to join their Family Day activity. Greeted with the friendly staff and volunteers, offered hearty hot chocolate and warm coffees when we walked in. My 8 and 10-year-old then joined the traditional candy (forgot the name of the candy) making workshop, which they enjoyed a lot. Then, we explored our way up to the second floor, where I joined an mini Irish river dance lesson and my wife and the kids tried out the 19th century games. After that, me and my wife went back down to the lobby to hang around a bit while the kids were finishing up their scavenger hunts worksheet. We finished off with some more traditional handicrafts down in the basement lounge.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alex F. 1 year ago on Google
    We loved our tour at this museum. The lady who guided us was amazing at her job. She really made us comfortable and taught us all about such an amazing heritage spot. The history of Islington Village "Mimco" and this wonderful Inn. Even the floors told us a story. Indented from all the visitors since it was built in the 1830s. When a Irish man ran a farm and his wife ran the Inn. Mother's Day visit was so nice.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roman 1 year ago on Google
    Great historical place. Enjoyed our time here. Came late and didn’t have a chance to take a guided tour, but the self-guided brochure worked perfectly well. New washrooms and tea room. Lots of parking spaces.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shari L. 4 months ago on Google • 55 reviews
    I performed for Carols at the Inn on piano and fiddle with Ken on flute. This popular evening included a Carol sing along a traditional ploughmans lunch and tour in the licensed pub.

  • 4/5 Pearl J. 7 months ago on Google • 35 reviews
    Quaint place that takes you back in time. Has what looks like a newly renovated well air conditioned bathroom down stairs and a farmers market Wednesday afternoon that sells fresh vegetables, organic salsa, home made tortilla chips, and house made bread.

  • 5/5 Jo-Anne S. 3 years ago on Google
    I have had the great pleasure of working with Steve not only of the sale of two homes but the purchase of two as well. Working once in the business myself I have very high expectations of an agent. Steve becomes very involved in his clients needs and always went above and beyond to give you the most favourable experience. We are talking million dollar properties that he was able to successfully bring to the close. When picking an agent I highly recommend you seek out this very qualified and successful one. My best to him going forward and if going to the market again he will be my first and only call.

  • 5/5 Sana'a J. 11 months ago on Google
    I am currently enrolled in a workshop that takes place at the Inn. The place is bursting with history and the staff are very friendly and helpful. I would suggest reading up on the rich history of the Inn and the vital role it played in housing and employing alot of immigrants back in the day. Watch out for the authentic piano and clock that date back to the 1830's and take a stroll around the grounds, there's ways ducks swimming in the river.

  • 5/5 Jack T. 1 year ago on Google
    Take a trip back in time learn how you worked to live and lived to work .....in a not so long ago era.... fascinating how far we've come how far behind they were

  • 5/5 Vladimir A. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely place! If you are a history fan and happen to be around, make sure to stop by!

  • 5/5 Vickie M. 1 year ago on Google
    An historical site worth visiting as well as a great place for weekly meetings. Easy access to the basement meeting room by elevator or stairs.

  • 5/5 Danielle R. 7 years ago on Google
    Super neat historic house with a fantastic little Farmer's Market every Wednesday from 2-6. It takes place year round-outdoors in the summer and indoors in the summer. My kids also attended a fantastic Irish camp there and my family attended a tour of this old tavern. The history is quite fascinating.

  • 5/5 Jay V. 4 years ago on Google
    A really beautiful venue. It's so historic from the outside but the inside has a mix of modern and historical charm. The staff are really friendly and there's ample parking in the parking lot. Overall a very nice place to host an event

  • 5/5 Nami K. 2 years ago on Google
    It was a very informative, interesting tour. You get a really in-depth look at Toronto's history. The people working there are very passionate, the tour guide was great!

  • 5/5 Sangwon L. 2 years ago on Google
    Historic site. All staffs are very kind. She explained to us about the museum in detail.

  • 3/5 Marie D. 5 years ago on Google
    I come regularly to this locale for the farmer's market but I came on this occasion to listen to a band I'm familiar with. The music was great but the choice of room could have been better. Also the band had advertised there would be stew served but instead we were offered tiny pies. I would have preferred to have a meal at that time as opposed to a snack and prices were a bit too high. I realize this is the Inn's and not the band's doing. I hope to see this band back and things better organized next time.

  • 5/5 Stacey-Lee W. 5 years ago on Google
    Great little museum with wonderful volunteers and the mural trolley tour of Islington Village is lots of fun.

  • 5/5 Charlie K. 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous location, incredibly friendly staff and really interesting tour of the inn!

  • 5/5 Nicole V. 6 years ago on Google
    Just came back from Thirsty Thursday at Montgomery's Inn. What a great night! I felt like it was 1850! Great music and $5 Irish Stew and homemade bread and butter. A wonderful place to spend a chilly rainy night!

  • 5/5 Tade C. 4 years ago on Google
    Cozy, historic setting for a wedding with a piano and nice outdoor spaces for photos. I have Officiated two weddings here and both times the staff were so genuine and sweet. It's a happy setting for a joyful event.

  • 3/5 Serwan S. 3 years ago on Google
    It looks a good museum but I couldn’t go inside it to see what’s there.

  • 5/5 linda l. 2 years ago on Google
    excellently done historical experience. delicious home baked goods served in Afternoon Tea

  • 5/5 Thomas H. 4 months ago on Google • 1 review
    I visited the Museum with my friend for a Gr 9 Geography assignment on historic sites in Toronto and Etobicoke. Immediately we were greeted with very friendly staff and immersive historic feel and experience. There was one woman in specific who I did not get the name of that was very kind, she asked us if we wanted to learn more about the Inn and showed us maps, told us facts and made us feel very welcomed. The museum was very nice and is a for sure place to visit if you are ever in the area. The farmer's market on Wednesdays is also allways a blast. Had a wonderful experience, 10/10 would reccomend.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍


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