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What to see and do

  • The Tent Room at Rideau Hall

    Guided tours of the residence (Ottawa)

    Visit the State rooms where the governor general fulfills official duties, welcomes dignitaries and honours Canadians.

  • Aerial view of the grounds of Rideau Hall.

    Grounds of Rideau Hall

    Explore the grounds of Rideau Hall.

  • People skating on the outdoor Rideau Hall Rink.

    Rideau Hall Rink

    Dating back to 1872, the skating rink has hosted generations of skaters and shaped the culture of winter sports in Canada.

  • Rideau Hall heart garden. Three small heart statues surrounded by many plants.

    The Heart Garden

    The heart garden at Rideau Hall remembers the First Nations, Inuit and Métis children who died in the Canadian residential school system, and those who survived.

  • A guide wearing a red jacket standing in front of a building that has a sign 'Visitor Centre/Centre d'accueil'.

    Visitor Centre

    Start your visit at this charming interpretation centre located at the Thomas Street entrance gate.

  • The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Monument

    The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Monument

    A Royal greeting welcomes you to Rideau Hall. The Queen Elizabeth II Equestrian Monument signals your arrival at Rideau Hall.

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