Cronquist Tea House

Some houses carry a century of stories in their woodwork. The Cronquist House is one of them.

Built in 1912 by Emmanuel Cronquist, this three-storey Victorian-style farmhouse has an inviting wraparound porch and a Queen Anne tower that has become a familiar sight around Red Deer. In 1976 it was rescued from demolition and moved across the Red Deer River to where it stands today, overlooking Bower Ponds.

Operated by the Red Deer Cultural Heritage Society, the house is available year-round as a private rental space for parties, meetings, retreats and small weddings, outside of regular tea house hours.

The main floor rental includes the connected dining and living rooms, furnished with ten tables dressed in lace tablecloths, and holds a maximum of 40 people. The Upstairs Salon and Library are included with the main floor, offering quieter corners for approximately nine and eight people.

Rentals can include catering services, and the house is also home to the Cronquist Tea House, known for soups, salads, sandwiches, Tea for Two and desserts.

The original woodwork remains throughout, and the house now has air conditioning for warmer celebrations.

A couple might gather a few close friends and family around lace-covered tables, with the ponds just outside and the tower overhead.

For couples who picture an intimate wedding in a lovingly restored heritage home, the Cronquist House offers a gathering full of history and charm.

• Un cadre historique
• Mariages toute l’année