Estevan Lodge

"Estevan" was the cable code Stephen used for his confidential communications with the General Manager of the CPR, William Cornelius Van Horne.

The second story of the house was modified to create private quarters for Elsie and Robert Reford and to accommodate her sewing room and his darkroom.

Today the second story of the house is dedicated to a permanent exhibition chronicling the life of Elsie and Robert Reford and George Stephen, and the history of Estevan Lodge and the region.

Estevan Lodge hosts temporary exhibitions every summer, exploring botanical art, the history of the gardens, the beauty of plants or featuring the work of one or more artists.

The purpose of the dining room was respected: the restaurant of the Villa Estevan offers visitors a menu with flavours and colours of the gardens.