24 Sussex Drive, originally called Gorffwysfa and usually referred to simply as 24 Sussex, is the official residence of the prime minister of Canada, in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. [1] . Built between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, it has been the official home of the prime minister since 1951.

The Prime Minister’s Residence at 24 Sussex Drive is a large stone house revealing a restrained, formal classicism whose details overlay earlier, more picturesque, features.

Rideau Cottage is a historic residential building located on the grounds of Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Ontario. The two-level, 22-room Georgian Revival home is owned by the Canadian Crown and has traditionally been inhabited by people associated with the governor general of Canada, including the viceroy's private secretary.

In fall 2022, the NCC began the process of closing 24 Sussex Drive, the official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada. The building was closed for health and safety reasons, as well as to protect this classified heritage asset. With a budget of $4.3M, the abatement and decommissioning project began in May 2023 and will finish in summer 2024.

Jun 11, 2019 · The official residence of the prime minister of Canada is 24 Sussex Drive. It was previously known as Gorffwysfa and is now popularly known as 24 Sussex. It is located in New Edinburgh, Ottawa, Ontario.

Dec 28, 2023 · OTTAWA, Ontario — You might think dead rodents in the walls of the Canadian prime minister’s official residence would be cause for alarm, but you’d be wrong. After all, the pests are only the...

The official residences are six important historic properties in Canada’s Capital Region. Only Rideau Hall, the residence of the governor general of Canada, is open to public visitors.

Oct 26, 2015 · Prime minister-designate Justin Trudeau will move his family next door to Gov. Gen. David Johnston on the Rideau Hall grounds. The Trudeaus will live at Rideau Cottage, a historic 22-room home...

Nov 15, 2018 · When Justin Trudeau became prime minister three years ago, he took a pass on moving his family into the official residence at 24 Sussex Drive, built in 1868 by an American-born lumber baron....

T he Government of Canada provides official residences for the Governor General, the Prime Minister, the Leader of the Opposition in the House of Commons, and the Speaker of the House of Commons. In addition, the Government owns and manages an official guest house for visiting foreign dignitaries.