Seven Oaks & Ross House Museum

​Residence of Hon. A.G.B. Bannatyne  

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Residence of A.g.B. Bannatyne


This opulent home also known as Bannatyne's Castle was completed in 1890 for the wealthy business man, socialite, and philanthropist Andrew Graham Ballenden Bannatyne who unfortunately died the year prior in 1889. Born in South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands in 1829, Bannatyne was most well known for his role as a member of the Council of Assiniboia, the elected Member of Parliament for Provencher in 1875, and one of the lead organizers for the Winnipeg General Hospital. Today, Bannatyne Avenue in Winnipeg, Manitoba bears his name.  

After Bannatyne died, the building was purchased and completed by J. Stewart Tupper, who converted it into a boy's school called Ravenscourt. The school moved to a new location in the Wildwood neighbourhood in 1934, and would later amalgamate with St. John's College School in 1950 to form St. John's Ravenscourt School, a private school still operating in Winnipeg today. 

The building was a construction of tyndall stone and red sandstone designed by John H. Rowan. 

It was located at 158 West Gate in Winnipeg, Manitoba or 49°52'31.0"N 97°09'23.1"W. 
 

Seven Oaks House Museum & Ross House Museum sit on Treaty One land:
​The traditional territory of the Anishinaabeg and Ininíwak, the land of the Dakota and the homeland of the Red River Métis.

Contact us:

Eric Napier Strong - Curator / Manager

Seven Oaks House Museum

204-339-7429
SOHMuseum@gmail.com
50 Mac Street, Winnipeg, MB

​Ross House Museum

204-942-5396
RHouseMuseum@gmail.com
140 Meade Street North, Winnipeg, MB

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  • Seven Oaks House Museum
    • Visiting Information
    • Events >
      • Past Events
      • Spirits
      • Intro to Beadwork
      • Pedal Into History
    • School Programs
    • Rentals
    • History >
      • John & Mary
      • Children
      • George T Inkster
      • Nahovway & Colin
      • An Enduring Legacy
      • Changing Times
    • Volunteer
    • Donate
    • Our Mission
  • Ross House Museum
    • Visiting Information
    • Events
    • History >
      • Artifact Gallery
      • The Ross Family >
        • Jemima McKenzie Ross
    • Volunteer
    • Our Mission
  • Learning
    • Self-Guided Tours
    • Video Tours
    • Winnipeg 1884: Finding the Past in Our Present >
      • Residence of Hon. A.G.B. Bannatyne
      • St. John's College
      • St. John's College Ladies School
      • Hudson's Bay Land Office
      • Hudson's Bay Co. Store
      • Woods & Ovens Biscuit Manufactory
      • Grand Pacific Hotel
      • Manitoba Free Press
      • M. Keachie's Palace Stables
      • J.H. Ashdown Hardware
      • Redwood Brewery
      • Ryan's Boot & Shoe Store
      • Manitoba College
      • St. Mary's Academy
      • St. Boniface Boys College
      • St. Boniface Cathedral
      • Episcopal Palace, St. Boniface
      • Ladies College, St. Boniface