In addition to these attractions, the government is also responsible
for many of the museums that can be found in Ottawa, such as
the National Gallery, the Museum of Civilization and the Currency
Museum.
Located at 24 Sussex Drive the residence is a stone mansion
that is barely visible through the densely treed lot. This house
was built in 1866 by mill owner and Member of Parliament, Joseph
Merrill Currier, as a wedding gift to his bride Hannah. He called
the home, "Gorffwysfa," a Welsh word for place of peace.
The home was bought by the government in 1943 and became the official
residence for the Prime Minister in 1951. The first Prime Minister
to live there was the Right Honourable Louis St. Laurent. Since
Mr. St. Laurent's time, all prime ministers have lived at 24 Sussex
Drive during their time in office. It is not open to the
public, but is a nice stopover on your way to the Governor General's
house.
Laurier
House
334 Laurier Ave., E
Ottawa, ON K1N 6R4
Tel: (613) 992-8142 or (613) 992-9233
Located at 334 Laurier Avenue East, this house was the residence
of two of Canada's Prime Ministers -W.L. Mackenzie King and Sir
Wilfrid Laurier. The entire house is open to the public. The colourful
King's possessions are the most prominent items on display in
the house, among which is included his crystal ball (King was
a firm believer in the spirit world) and a portrait of his mother,
which he placed a rose in front of every night before going to
bed. Memorabilia belonging to both men are on display, as is a
reconstruction of Nobel Prize winning Prime Minister Lester B.
Pearson's study. More information (613) 992-8142
Mackenzie
King Estate
Tel: (819) 827-2020 or (613) 239-5000
Toll-Free: 1 800 461-8020
Located in Gatineau Park, this Estate was the country home of
Prime Minister Mackenzie King. The grounds are open to the public,
and you are invited to explore the estate and its vast amounts
of interesting history. The Estate offers restored cottages,
beautiful gardens complete with stone ruins, walking trails, and
a tea room serving light refreshments. The Mackenzie King Estate
was the country retreat of Canada's longest-serving Prime Minister,
William Lyon Mackenzie King. This charming historical estate,
the legacy of Mackenzie King, belongs to all Canadians.
For information call (819) 827-2020 or (613) 239-5000.
At 1 Sussex Drive, you will find Rideau Hall. This estate is
the official residence of Canada's Governor General. Tours of
the Residence: Accompanied by a guide-interpreter, discover the
19th century elegance of the home where Canada welcomes world
leaders and honours the accomplishments of Canadians from every
part of the country and every walk of life. Tours of the Grounds/Gardens:
79 acres of woods and manicured parkland make up one of the capital's
favourite green spaces. Call for details about our tours.
More information (613) 991-4422 or 1-866-842-4422.
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