Canada House, Government building in Trafalgar Square, United Kingdom
Description
Canada House is a building of public administration at Trafalgar Square in Westminster, London, United Kingdom. The facade displays Greek Revival details with Doric columns and a symmetrical arrangement that recalls classical temple forms facing the square.
History
Robert Smirke designed the structure in 1827 initially as the Union Club before Canada later acquired it for diplomatic purposes. It has since served as a point of contact for relations between the North American nation and Britain.
Culture
Inside, Canadian paintings and crafts tell the story of ties between the two nations through rotating exhibitions. Visitors encounter works from different provinces that show how artists interpret shared themes and national identity across the Atlantic.
Practical
Visitors can enter public areas during standard opening hours with security checks at the entrance. Access is through the main entrance on the south side of Trafalgar Square with steps leading up to the doorway.
Did you know?
The construction includes stone quarried from several Canadian provinces, so the building itself embodies parts of the North American land. These geological samples reflect different rock formations from the country, spanning Atlantic coasts to western mountain regions.
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