
7 Rideau Gate
'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, the residence of the
Governor General (represenative of the
Canadian Monarch), and
24 Sussex Drive, the residence of the
Prime Minister.
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.
Other Canadian official residences
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Rideau Hall (1 Sussex Drive, Ottawa) - Residence of the
Governor General and
Canadian Monarch
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La Citadelle (
Quebec City) - Residence of the Governor General in Quebec City
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24 Sussex Drive (Ottawa) - Residence of the
Prime Minister
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Stornoway (541 Acacia Avenue, Ottawa) - Residence of the
Leader of the Opposition
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Harrington Lake (Gatineau Park) - Prime Minister's retreat
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The Farm (Gatineau Park) - Residence of the
Speaker of the
House of Commons
See also
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Official residence
External links
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7 Rideau Gate