Laurier House, National Historic Site in Sandy Hill, Ottawa, Canada
Laurier House is a Victorian mansion at 335 Laurier Avenue East in Ottawa that served as the residence of two Canadian Prime Ministers. The building displays period rooms with original furnishings, personal belongings, and artwork from the early 1900s.
The house was built in 1878 and became the residence of Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier starting in 1897. It later became home to Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, serving as an important political center during his tenure.
The house shows how two leading Canadian Prime Ministers of the 20th century lived and furnished their home. The rooms offer a personal glimpse into their daily surroundings and lifestyle.
The house is explored through guided tours offered mainly during warmer months. Visitors should allow enough time to thoroughly explore the multiple rooms and their details.
The residence hosted high-ranking visitors from around the world, including prominent political leaders and statesmen of the 20th century. These international meetings took place within its elegant rooms, making the house a place of global significance.
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