Laurier House National Historic Site
What the experts agree on
This elegant 1878 Victorian mansion hosted two of Canada's most influential prime ministers, Wilfrid Laurier and the famously eccentric Mackenzie King, whose personal collections and quirky legacy remain on display.
“This Second Empire–style house built in 1878 was once home to two of Canada's most important prime ministers, Wilfred Laurier and William Lyon Mackenzie King.”
– Fodor's
"This copper-roofed Victorian home built in 1878 was the residence of two notable prime ministers: Wilfrid Laurier and the eccentric Mackenzie King." Full review
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"King resided here until his death in 1950, bequeathing the house to the nation, along with his estate in what is now Gatineau Park." Full review