Laurier House National Historic Site Celebrating Prime Minister's 175th Birthday this Summer
News Release
Cordon Bleu Ottawa and Live History Shows will bring flavours and flair
June 27, 2016 Ottawa, Ontario Parks Canada Agency
Parks Canada launched its season long celebrations of Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s 175th birthday at Laurier House National Historic Site. A summer full of activities including unique dining opportunities and theatrical shows will culminate with a birthday celebration on the former Prime Minister’s birthdate, November 20th.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier is the focal point of new visitor experience opportunities this summer.
Working with Cordon Bleu Ottawa, Laurier House National Historic Site will offer unique lunch and tour combinations and elegant state dinners where visitors will enjoy a three course meal inspired by the Laurier period. Parks Canada is also offering a Scotch whiskey tasting where you can toast the great statesman. In conjunction with Live Theatre, Laurier House is hosting Mary's Odyssey - The Laurier Years Interactive Theatre, where visitors can shake hands with Sir Wilfred Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie-King and help solve a mystery.
Special exhibits about Prime Minister Laurier featuring photographs, souvenirs, correspondence, and original historical records from Library and Archives Canada’s collections are on display at Laurier House and at the Fairmont Château Laurier this year. In November, join a three-day birthday celebration to celebrate Laurier’s life.
Whether seeking the water of life (Scotch), a thrilling theater experience, or enjoying the Prime Minister’s legacy in quiet contemplation, Laurier House has something for everyone’s tastes.
Laurier House National Historic Site is the only former Prime Ministerial residence routinely open to the public and was the Prime Ministers’ home for nearly 50 years in the first half of the 20th Century. Discover secrets of Prime Ministers at home at 335 Laurier Avenue East. Contact Laurier-House@pc.gc.ca or call 613-992-8142 for more information.
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“Sir Wilfrid Laurier was a powerful influence who led a fast changing nation at the beginning of the 20th century. Our national historic sites reflect the rich and varied heritage of our nation and provide an opportunity for Canadians to learn more about our diverse history. As we near the 150th anniversary of Confederation, I invite everyone to visit Laurier House National Historic Site to discover the personal life and personality of one of Canada’s favourite Prime Ministers.”
Katherine Patterson
Field Unit Superintendent, Georgian Bay and Ontario East, Parks Canada
Quick Facts
- Developing new and innovative programs and services allows more Canadians to learn more about our history.
- Laurier House National Historic Site, the home where Sir Wilfrid Laurier lived while Prime Minister, is located just 20 minutes’ walk from Parliament Hill. Visitors and Ottawa residents are invited to discover the many new and exciting experiences of this authentic attraction that has more than 10,000 original artefacts contained within its walls.
- Sir Wilfrid and Lady Laurier moved into Laurier House in the fall of 1897. They remained there through the years Laurier was Prime Minister, and afterwards. The house was bequeathed to William Lyon Mackenzie King by Lady Laurier upon her death in 1921 and King gave the house to the people of Canada.
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Contact
Bruce MacMillan
Public Relations and Communications Officer
Georgian Bay and Ontario East Field Unit
Parks Canada
613-923-5261 extension 122
bruce.macmillan@pc.gc.ca
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