Laurier House
335 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON, K1N 6R4
613-992-8142 Fax: 613-947-4851 | Website
Laurier House was home to two prominent Canadian prime ministers: Sir Wilfrid Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.
Category:
Visual Arts Location
What:
| Type | | Museum |
Where:
| Neighbourhood | | Lowertown Market Sandy Hill |
| Cross Street | | Chapel Street |
Profile Last Updated: April 10, 2008
Did You Know?
In 1896, there was no official residence provided for the prime minister. The Liberal Party of Canada purchased Laurier House for their newly elected leader, Wilfrid Laurier, Canada's first French-speaking Prime Minister. The house was left to William Lyon Mackenzie King who succeeded Laurier as leader of the Liberal Party. Kings, queens, world leaders, diplomats, dignitaries and celebrities have signed the visitor’s guest book. Winston Churchill even left behind some of his cigars!
A Home for Prime Ministers
“The twentieth century belongs to Canada, “ proclaimed Sir Wilfred Laurier. Waves of immigrants settled the newly established western provinces, industry boomed in the twenties only to bust in the thirties, and Canada saw a growing international role in its involvement in both world wars. Throughout these changes, Laurier House was a hub of political life during an era of expansion and Canada’s “coming of age” among nations. King transformed the third floor of the house to an office from which he governed the country. The Parks Canada Agency operates Laurier House as a National Historic site to protect this important piece of Canada’s history and to present the stories of the lives and accomplishments of these two outstanding Canadians.
In 1896, there was no official residence provided for the prime minister. The Liberal Party of Canada purchased Laurier House for their newly elected leader, Wilfrid Laurier, Canada's first French-speaking Prime Minister. The house was left to William Lyon Mackenzie King who succeeded Laurier as leader of the Liberal Party. Kings, queens, world leaders, diplomats, dignitaries and celebrities have signed the visitor’s guest book. Winston Churchill even left behind some of his cigars!
A Home for Prime Ministers
“The twentieth century belongs to Canada, “ proclaimed Sir Wilfred Laurier. Waves of immigrants settled the newly established western provinces, industry boomed in the twenties only to bust in the thirties, and Canada saw a growing international role in its involvement in both world wars. Throughout these changes, Laurier House was a hub of political life during an era of expansion and Canada’s “coming of age” among nations. King transformed the third floor of the house to an office from which he governed the country. The Parks Canada Agency operates Laurier House as a National Historic site to protect this important piece of Canada’s history and to present the stories of the lives and accomplishments of these two outstanding Canadians.
