Rutherford House
Rutherford House Provincial Historic Site
The Edwardian home of Alberta's first premier, on the University of Alberta campus, where you can enjoy afternoon tea.
Rutherford House was built in 1911 as the residence of Alexander Rutherford, Alberta's first premier, and is now a provincial historic site. The interior is furnished as it would have been in the Edwardian era, and guides in period costume lead tours. An on-site tearoom serves afternoon tea. It lies on the east side of the University of Alberta campus, about 10 minutes' walk from the south end of the High Level Bridge, so you can also take a look around the campus. Admission is low, and opening hours vary by season.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 10:00–17:00; shorter hours in other seasons
Nearby sights
- High Level Bridge
- Alberta Legislature Building
- North Saskatchewan River Valley
- Old Strathcona & Whyte Avenue
- William Hawrelak Park
- Ice District & Rogers Place
- Hotel Macdonald & 100 Street Funicular
- Churchill Square & City Hall