Government House, Historic mansion and former veterans hospital in Glenora, Canada.
Government House is a three-story sandstone structure perched on a ridge overlooking the Saskatchewan River with formal gardens and classical architectural details. The building displays typical features of early 1900s mansions with symmetrical facades and carefully designed exterior spaces.
Built between 1912 and 1913, the structure served as the official residence for Alberta's first six lieutenant governors and played a key role in early provincial administration. After closure in 1938, a new chapter began in its history.
The house hosted official ceremonies and receptions where Alberta's political leaders gathered for decades. Visitors can see how the rooms were arranged for these important occasions.
The site sits in a quiet, accessible part of Edmonton and opens on weekdays when you have time for a leisurely visit. The interior rooms and gardens can be explored, and guided tours regularly explain the place's story.
After its original use as a governor's residence, the building found new purpose in 1951 as a recovery home for disabled veterans. This second life of the house is less widely known but an important part of its overall story.
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