[2] The cabin was originally built on the property of John Scadding, an immigrant from Devonshire, in order to fulfill his settlement duties to the Crown.

The Scadding Cabin is furnished as a pioneer home from the 1830s to early 1840s, although there are artifacts that date back to the 1790s.

Furnishings include two spinning wheels and a wool winder, equipment for making bread and butter, a candle mould, and utensils for cooking on an open hearth.

Scadding Cabin is open during the CNE, held each year from mid-August to the end of the Canadian Labour Day weekend.

In the past, the cabin has been open during the Luminato Festival and annual CHIN picnic when these events are held at Exhibition Place.