Dominion Hotel Pub

Visit the historic Dominion Hotel in beautiful downtown Minden.

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Dominion Hotel Founder: Daniel Buck was one of the earliest settlers of the area and perhaps one of the most colourful. He was born in Essex, England and emigrated to Upper Canada in 1849 and settled in Gull River (Minden) in 1858 .

Daniel Buck built and opened Buck's Hotel on the site of what became the Dominion Hotel. When he opened it was a small log shanty building.

He married Mary Jennette Jackson and they had seven children.

"Early writers say that the Bucks were a handsome couple and that the food they served won the praise of the whole frontier."

Extracted from Pelham Mulvaney's "History of the County of Peterborough" (1884)

The temperance cause has made considerable progress of late years throughout the county, and this, no doubt, has contributed to the improved condition of the settlers. Twenty years ago, the arrival of a barrel of whiskey at the hotel was an event which was marked by a general meeting of the entire settlement, the meeting sometimes lasting several days, and refreshing itself at intervals with a violin and cotillions. There was a dance at Buck’s hotel, Minden, which commenced on New Year’s Eve, 1864, and lasted with slight intermissions, for four days and five nights. The population in those days was greatly addicted to dancing, and the festive meetings at Buck’s were numerous. The same social characteristics still prevail, but the temperance sentiment is now sufficiently developed to have caused a great diminution in the number and duration of the dance meetings.

An Historic Inn in a quaint community.

We are an historic inn, having served friends and families; travellers and locals, since opening in 1865. We pre-date Canada by two years. Since Opening day, the Dominion Hotel has been the centre of the community offering food, drink, accommodations and entertainment to all who enter. A total building overhaul modernised facilities and spaces. We are small - a cozy 6 suites - but do our best to make guests feel at home and comfortable. Book a Room.

** NOTE ** During the COVID-19 Pandemic we will not be entering guests room after check-in.

Our convenient location - right in the centre of town and on the beautiful Gull River, ample off-street parking, two restaurants and pub and cozy people spaces make us a logical stop for travellers wanting the "Minden Experience". We're known as the centre of entertainment in Haliburton County. Get Tickets To One of our Shows. Drop in with friends to watch your favourite team on our big screen TVs. We're have free WiFi for guests. Drop in for lunch and pick up your email. Come on in! There are no strangers at the Dominion Hotel. Check us out on Facebook.

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Our 1890s Heintzman piano allows spontaneous sing-songs.

A comfortable and modern meeting place for everyone.

A cozy space in winter. In summer garage doors open on both ends for the open air experience.

The Dominion Hotel Meditation garden was a gift from ourselves to ourselves for our 150th birthday.

Our formal air-conditioned dining room is a great spot for a meeting or family dinner and is available for exclusive rental.

Dominion Hotel Pub, Minden, Ontario

Dominion Hotel Pub

An Historic Inn in a quaint community.