Built In 1925 By John Smallman, The Windermere Manor Is A Faithful Architectural Reflection Of Tudor, England And A Fitting Tribute To John'S Father Thomas, A Founding Member Of The Imperial Oil Company. The Smallman Family Had A Passion For Breeding And Racing Horses. Down The Path Between The Hotel And Manor House, There Are Remnants Of An Old Stone Bridge That Was Once Part Of A Horse Run That Wound Through The Property. The Original Farm Was A Horse Farm And Cash Crops Were Also Grown. Although Slightly Altered, The Manor'S Interior Retains The Feeling Of A By-Gone Era Of Warmth And Luxury. The Baronial Splendor Of The Grand Hall, With It'S Lofty Ceilings, Hand-Hewn Beams, Oak Balcony And Welcoming Wood-Burning Stone Fireplace All Echo A By-Gone Era Of Pageantry And Privilege. The Hotel Is Built Atop Of What Was Once The Large In-Ground Swimming Pool. After Extensive Renovations On The Existing Manor House, The Windermere Manor Opened It'S Doors In 1991 As A Component Of The University Of Western Ontario'S Research Development Park Offering Meeting/Conference Facilities, Food And Beverage And Hotel Accommodations. Windermere Manor Is A Hotel, Restaurant, Banquet Hall, And Conference Facility - All With Resort-Like Atmosphere. More Recently, Additions And Renovations Have Allowed For Meeting Spaces And A Guest Room Wing That Were Designed To Gracefully Blend With The Original Structure And Convey A Sense Of Period Continuity. These Annexes Provide Today'S Guest With All Of The Comforts And Conveniences Of A Modern Hotel And Meeting Facility.
University should be the time of your life, and where you live should be at the center of it all!
The MARQ provides an exceptional living experience that lets you live your university experience to the fullest!
Along with modern décor, state-of-the-art amenities and convenient locations, we create a safe, clean and pleasant home-away-from-home in an environment that is conducive to studying and vibrant student life.
We are committed to being a place that you can be proud to call home throughout your university life.
So come on in and visit The MARQ – It's where you want to be!