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Laurier House
Laurier House commemorates two of Canada's
most notable prime ministers, Sir Wilfrid Laurier and the Rt. Hon. William
Lyon Mackenzie King. For over fifty years, from 1897 to 1948, the house
occupied a central position in the political life of Canada, as the place of residence
of Laurier and, after his death, of Mackenzie King. For a virtual tour, see laurierhouse.collectionscanada.ca/100_e.html. Address: 335 Laurier Ave. East.
613-992-8142.
www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/laurier/index_e.as.
Rideau Hall
The official residence of the
Governor General of Canada
is located several minutes from downtown. Set amidst 79 acres of beautifully landscaped
grounds, this historic residence is staffed by guides who provide educational
tours.
Hours of operation: 9 am to 4
pm daily, by reservation only. Address: 1 Sussex Drive
Phone: 613-991-4422
Gatineau Park
This scenic park is approximately
15 minutes by car from Ottawa on the Quebec side of the
river. If you crave some time in the great outdoors, its convenient location
and plethora of walking trails should satisfy your want for nature. It is an
expanse of land that measures 360 square kilometers and its facilities and
trails can be enjoyed in every season. Home to several breathtaking scenic
lookouts as well as the historic Mackenzie King Estate, Gatineau Park
is worth a visit. Overnight stays and getaways are possible.
Location: Visitor Centre
located at 33 Scott Road, Chelsea Quebec
Hours of operation: Visitor
Centre open from 9 to 5 daily
Phone: For information about
accommodation packages, phone 1-888-278-7777. For general information about
the park, phone 1-800-465-1867
Monuments
Ottawa is home to many monuments and public
artworks reflecting diverse experiences of Canadians. Several of these
monuments are in walking distance of the Château Laurier, including the
Valiant’s Memorial (northeast corner of Confederation Square at the corner of
Elgin Street and Wellington Street), the National Aboriginal Veterans
Monument (Confederation Park), the National War Memorial (Confederation
Square), the Terry Fox Statute (90 Wellington in front of Capital Infocentre)
and the Peacekeeping Monument (Corner of Sussex Drive and St. Patrick
Street). The grounds of Parliament Hill are also home to many statues
commemorating Canada’s
rich history.
The National War Memorial
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