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Official Residences in Canada

The Canadian federal government owns and operates seven official residences, six of which are in the National Capital Region surrounding Ottawa.

24 Sussex Drive

This stately house overlooking the Ottawa River has been the official residemce pf Canadian prime ministers since 1951.

Harrington Lake

The official summer or country residence of the Prime Minister of Canada.

Rideau Hall

The official residence of the Governor General of Canada.

The Farm at Kingsmere

The Farm at Kingsmere is the official residence of the Speaker of the House of Commons.

Stornoway

Stornoway is the official residence of the Leader of the Official Opposition in Canada.

7 Rideau Gate

This official residence of the Canadian federal government is used as a guest house for distinguished visitors to Canada.

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