Laurier House High Tea on the Veranda
A seasonal high tea (May–September) on the veranda of Laurier House — former home of two Canadian Prime Ministers — with live jazz, fine china, and mansion tour included.
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Laurier House was the home of Prime Ministers Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King. From May to September, the heritage veranda hosts a full high tea with fine china, live jazz, and a mansion tour. Parks Canada runs the site; Working Title Kitchen (the restored church across the street) caters. The "best tea attire" dress code encourages you to lean into the occasion.
What to Know
- Price: ~$82–$85 (includes taxes and 18% gratuity)
- Season: May – September
- Days: Thursdays and Fridays only
- Seatings: 10:30am, 12:30pm, 2:30pm
- Dress Code: "Best tea attire" encouraged
- Included: Tea service, live jazz, mansion tour
Visitor Information
- Reservations: Online via Working Title Kitchen (linked from Parks Canada site)
- Sells Out: Not shown when full — book ahead
- Good For: Milestone birthdays, anniversaries, mother-daughter dates
Getting There
- Address: 335 Laurier Avenue East (Sandy Hill)
- Catering Partner: Working Title Kitchen + Café (across the street)
- Parking: Street parking
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