Take part in a new interactive theatrical experience at Laurier House National Historic Site this summer
News Release
Live History Presents: Mary’s Odyssey – The Laurier Years
July 15, 2016 Ottawa, ON Parks Canada Agency
Attention Ladies and Gentlemen! Sir Wilfrid Laurier, along with his protégé, William Lyon Mackenzie King, cordially invite you to help solve a long standing mystery. A young maid, Mary, takes you on a tour of the historic rooms of the former Prime Minister’s home in an interactive theatrical experience presented by Live History. This theatre performance will not only entertain and intrigue you, but also allow you to participate by helping to find clues that lead to a hidden treasure as Prime Minister Laurier’s household comes to life.
Laurier House is the home where both Laurier and Mackenzie King lived as Prime Minister and is located just 20 minutes’ walk from Parliament Hill. Visitors and Ottawa residents alike are invited to discover the many new and exciting experiences of this historic attraction. Parks Canada is developing new and innovative programs and services allowing more Canadians, including youth and newcomers, to experience our national historic sites and learn about our nation’s culture and heritage.
Visit the Laurier House website at www.pc.gc.ca/laurierhouse for English and French show times. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Laurier House National Historic Site at Laurier-House@pc.gc.ca or at 613-992-8142. Don’t miss this fascinating theatrical experience!
Quick Facts
- Laurier House is located in Sandy Hill, a fashionable residential area within easy commuting distance of Ottawa's commercial and political centre. In addition to Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Mackenzie King, a number of prominent political figures found Sandy Hill a desirable place to live including Canada's first Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald.
- Every Saturday afternoon, from July 9th to August 13th, Laurier House invites you to enjoy afternoon tea, served by the Cordon Bleu, on one of the most exclusive verandas in Ottawa
- Laurier House National Historic Site is the only former Prime Ministerial residence regularly open to the public and houses over 10,000 artefacts from the Laurier and King periods.
- 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.
Associated Links
Laurier House National Historic Site
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Contacts
Bruce MacMillan
Public Relations & Communications Officer
Georgian Bay and Ontario East Field Unit
Parks Canada
613-923-5261, extension 122
bruce.macmillan@pc.gc.ca
Media Relations
Parks Canada Agency
855-862-1812
pc.media@pc.gc.ca
Mary's Odyssey – The Laurier Years
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