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Although I have lived in Ottawa for many years, I only visited this house for the first time recently. I am very glad that I finally came here as this museum is a true historic gem.
The former private residence of former Prime Ministers Laurier and then Mackenzie King, this gorgeous home offers a fascinating look into the lives of two of Canada's most important leaders. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in the National Capital Region.
The former private residence of former Prime Ministers Laurier and then Mackenzie King, this gorgeous home offers a fascinating look into the lives of two of Canada's most important leaders. It's definitely worth a visit if you are in the National Capital Region.
Beautiful interior/exterior. A beautiful collection of artifacts. And very knowledgeable staff. Also, a highlight was the elevator to get my partner to each floor.
The house was really interesting to see and full of memorabilia. The guides were awesome and really helped make it entertaining and informative for my two young children. Make sure to ask about the Xplorer program if you are bringing children!
I'm sorry, but 15 years ago I had an excellent tour with an excellent guide that prompted me to recommend this museum to many. Visiting again, I retract all recommendations. The guides were awkward and uninformed and I had to ask/prompt them on info I had gleaned 15 years ago. Also, much has changed. Rooms closed off, things were moved, Pearson exhibit gone. Then, it was an hour plus tour, this time we were done and out in 20 minutes. Can't say we enjoyed it at all.
I hadn't been here since the 1980's and have no idea why I waited this long to go back. It's literally 8 minutes from my place!
What a phenomenal historic home. Decided to take the guided tour and I highly recommend doing so. It's very much worth the extra couple of dollars. Our guide was outstanding! She was extremely knowledgeable and patient with our questions.
This a hidden gem in Ottawa.
What a phenomenal historic home. Decided to take the guided tour and I highly recommend doing so. It's very much worth the extra couple of dollars. Our guide was outstanding! She was extremely knowledgeable and patient with our questions.
This a hidden gem in Ottawa.
This was one of the best museum experiences I have had. The guides were absolutely amazing, they brought the house to life. It was such a pleasure to listen to their stories about the place. So interesting! So welcoming!
What a wonderful old home right in town.
The main floor wrap-around front porch was grande and enormous. You can imagine guests visiting the Lauriers and Kings being entertained outside on a temperate summer night.
This is a home steeped in Canadian National history and importance. I hope it stays protected. Research into its glory days contents and visitors to the site would be a great expansion to the Nationhood of this country.
There is mix no pay/paid parking on the streets in all directions from site. Immediately across the street is free 1 hour parking. If there is no wait that's about how long you need to have a good look around.
Bathrooms on-site.
The fee on-line is not the fee at the door to get in. It says $4.50/adult, kids under 17 free, on the website. At the door, the volunteers in the green shirts, explained they don't control the website, it was $ 9/person including our kids 5-12 year olds. Luckily we already have the Discovery Pass or we would have turned around.
The main floor wrap-around front porch was grande and enormous. You can imagine guests visiting the Lauriers and Kings being entertained outside on a temperate summer night.
This is a home steeped in Canadian National history and importance. I hope it stays protected. Research into its glory days contents and visitors to the site would be a great expansion to the Nationhood of this country.
There is mix no pay/paid parking on the streets in all directions from site. Immediately across the street is free 1 hour parking. If there is no wait that's about how long you need to have a good look around.
Bathrooms on-site.
The fee on-line is not the fee at the door to get in. It says $4.50/adult, kids under 17 free, on the website. At the door, the volunteers in the green shirts, explained they don't control the website, it was $ 9/person including our kids 5-12 year olds. Luckily we already have the Discovery Pass or we would have turned around.
Loved the place and the way they have maintained the heritage site. Hard to believe that two of the prime minister's have actually lived there. Must see the piano and the elevators. And the ice tea they offer was really good.