From April through November, the Government House Historical Society hosts one Victorian Tea weekend each month. Held in the beautiful Government House Ballroom, a typical tea includes three sandwiches, a fresh scone and preserves, and a dessert, all served with an endless pot of tea.
If you have any questions or concerns please send an e-mail message and we will respond as quickly as possible.
Note that we are unable to accommodate requests for special diet of any kind.
We also have Tea Gift Certificates. Talk to our cashier or one of the Volunteers. If you are at Government House and wish to purchase tea gift certificate, please ask for Rebecca.
Victorian Tea
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LOOKING FORWARD TO COMING TO OUR VICTORIAN TEA IN 2026?
Reservation for Victorian Tea starts on the Wednesday following the Tea weekend.
For example, April 2026 Tea, reservation opens on Wednesday March 11, 2026 at 8am.
NOTE: Tea sittings are, 1:00 pm and 2:30 pm
HERE ARE THE 2026 DATES
April 11 & 12; May 2 & 3; June 6 & 7; July 4 & 5; August 8 & 9
September 12 & 13; October 3 & 4; November 7 & 8
December 5 & 6 – by random draw only.
Request for Christmas tea opens on September 1st.
We thank all our tea guests for your continued support over the years and
congratulate all our guests whose names were drawn for the Christmas tea.
Thank you GHHS volunteers for their commitment. You are truly the Society’s invaluable asset!
Volunteer with us: If you are ever looking for an organization to volunteer with, you might want to consider joining GHHS. Here’s the link https://govhousesociety.ca/volunteer/
Our Victorian Tea Blend & Cookbook still available Online
Thank you for your continued Support!
Recipes & Fun Facts
Some important information about Tea:
- Antique English Tea Caddies
- Woburn Abbey
- Tea Tradition
- Victorian Tea
- Enjoy some of our RECIPES from the comfort of your home.
FAQ’s
- Question: What should I wear to tea?
Answer: There is no dress code for our teas, so feel free to dress up or dress down. Be comfortable and enjoy our hospitality. - Question: How much does tea cost?
Answer: Jocko’s (a child’s) tea is $10. Full Victorian (an adult’s) tea is $25. However, guests may also order just Forget Delight for $17 or dessert and tea for $12; Child’s Dessert $5; Devonshire cream $3, Tea only is $4. Extra sandwich or scone $4; Extra dessert $8. Talk to your table server for details. - What is included with the tea:
- Full Victorian Tea: Biscuits with butter and preserves, three sandwiches (Cucumber, egg and ham), your choice one of three desserts and bottomless pots of tea.
- Jockos Tea: Two sandwiches (preserves, cheese whiz, or chicken slices) garnished with vegetables, fruits sticks, etc., Ice cream and cookie for dessert and juice.
- Forget Delight: Two biscuits with butter and preserves, choice of one of three desserts and bottomless pots of tea.
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