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Rideau Hall

History Happens Here

This national historic site is set in an idyllic, 79-acre urban oasis located only a few minutes from downtown Ottawa and Gatineau. You are welcome to visit the residence and workplace of the governor general and the grounds year-round. Many activities await you. Find out now what there is to see and do!

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COVID-19: The grounds of Rideau Hall are open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. To minimize risk, public programming has been postponed until further notice. For more information, please visit Rideau Hall/COVID-19. 

What to See and Do

Take a look at our free activities that are sure to make your time with us memorable.

Plan Your Visit

Get all the information you need to prepare for a wonderful visit.

Three tour guides in front of Rideau Hall

Becoming a Guide

Do you like to be part of the action? Would you like to meet people from around the world? A job as a guide-interpreter may be for you!

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