7 Rideau Gate

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7 Rideau Gate is the Canadian government's official guest house for distinguished visitors, such as heads of state and high-level government officials. The house is located in Ottawa, Ontario, directly between Rideau Hall and 24 Sussex Drive.

[edit] History

Designed by architect Alan Keefer, the house was built in 1862 by Henry Osgoode Burritt, an Ottawa mill-owner, and was obtained by the Crown in 1966. The house was restored and renovated in 1989 to reinstate historical features as well as to upgrade the guest facilities.

[edit] See also

• Official residence

[edit] External links

• 7 Rideau Gate

• 7 Rideau Gate is at coordinates 45°26′38″N 75°41′32″W / 45.443964, -75.692142 (7 Rideau Gate)Coordinates: 45°26′38″N 75°41′32″W / 45.443964, -75.692142 (7 Rideau Gate)

v • d • e Official residences of Canada Federal residences Monarch's and Governor General's residence: Rideau Hall, Ottawa Governor General's residence: La Citadelle, Quebec City Prime Minister's residence: 24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa Prime Minister's retreat: Harrington Lake, Gatineau Park Leader of the Opposition's residence: Stornoway, Ottawa Speaker of the House's residence: The Farm, Gatineau Park Guest house: 7 Rideau Gate, Ottawa Provincial residences Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia's residence: Government House, Victoria Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba's residence: Government House, Winnipeg Lieutenant Governor of New Brunswick's residence: Old Government House, Fredericton Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia's residence: Government House, Halifax Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island's residence: Government House, Charlottetown Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador's residence: Government House, St. John's Former residences Government House, Edmonton Government House, Regina Government House, Toronto Government House, Quebec City