Since 1867 g . Rideau Hall mansion, built in 1838 . by the lumberman McKay, became the official residence of Queen Elizabeth II and her representative - Governor-General of Canada . After the country's acquisition independence the mansion continued to serve the governor, becoming the most extensive official residence of the capital . Unlike most residences of the main persons of the state, Rideau Hall is located not in the center of the capital, but on the picturesque outskirts, which gives it a cozy character of the private house . Sam Mansion can be viewed inside, and on its territory are beautiful gardens, where more than 10,000 trees are planted, and regularly organize public events . Annually about 200,000 people visit the organized mansion with an organized tour .

There are 25 separately standing buildings in Rideau Hall . At the same time in the main building of the mansion there are about 175 rooms and the area of ​​its territory is 9500 sq. m . m . Inside an extensive collection art objects, which rvonachalno was a private meeting of the Governor-General . Today Crown collection includes about 100 paintings and antiques; Besides, there are temporary thematic expositions at the Ride Hall . The interior design with all the renovations can be called Georgian, and in the furnishings you can see both original items and the latest creations of contemporary Canadian designers .

In the warm season, the mansion hosts open-air concerts, tours of the garden and art tours. In winter, an ice rink is poured here. In 1998, Rideau Hall was recognized as a cultural landmark of national importance, and its park is considered an outstanding example of landscape architecture.

Practical information

Address: 1 Sussex Drive.

Free guided tours of the mansion are held without prior registration with May to June (on weekends) from 10:00 to 16:00, from July to August (daily) from 10:00 to 16:30 and from September to October from 12:00 to 16:00 (on weekends).