24 Sussex Drive, Ottawa

Name: 24 Sussex Drive
Address: 24 Sussex Dr, Ottawa, K1A 0A3, Canada

#177 among attractions in Ottawa

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24 Sussex Drive, originally called Gorffwysfa and usually referred to simply as 24 Sussex, is the official residence of the prime minister of Canada, located in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. Built between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, it has been the official home of the prime minister of Canada since 1951. It is one of two official residences made available to the prime minister, the Harrington Lake estate in nearby Gatineau Park being the other. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°26'40"N, 75°41'38"W

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24 Sussex DrNew EdinburghOttawa K1A 0A3 Canada

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24 Sussex Drive – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Gallery of Canada, Rideau Hall, Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Nepean Point.

1.1 miS
Art museum with many Canadian works
National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa
27 min walk • The National Gallery of Canada, located in the heart of Ottawa, stands as a premier institution of fine art and a testament to the country's rich cultural heritage. With its striking modern architecture, including the iconic Great Hall with its glass and granite...
0.4 miE
Landmark house of the Governor General
Rideau Hall, Ottawa
11 min walk • Rideau Hall, a historical gem nestled in the heart of Ottawa, Canada, serves as the official residence of the Canadian monarch and the Governor General of Canada. This grand estate, spanning 88 acres, is not only a site of political significance but also a cultural...
1 miS
Towering, 19th-century church
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, Ottawa
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Canada's capital, the Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica stands as a testament to Ottawa's rich religious heritage and architectural grandeur. This majestic church, revered for its splendid Gothic Revival style, is not only a place of worship but...
1.1 miS
Park, Lookout, Theater
Nepean Point, Ottawa
28 min walk • Perched atop the majestic Ottawa skyline, Nepean Point offers a serene escape within the bustling capital city of Canada. This verdant park, nestled behind the National Gallery of Canada, is not only a tranquil haven for locals and tourists alike but also one of the...
1.2 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Freiman Mall, Ottawa
32 min walk • Freiman Mall, a bustling shopping center nestled in the heart of Ottawa, Canada, serves as a convenient and accessible retail hub for both locals and tourists alike. This modest yet inviting complex offers a variety of shopping options ranging from fashion...
1 miSE
Ice rink
Ottawa Senators, Ottawa
25 min walk • The Ottawa Senators, officially the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club and colloquially known as the Sens, are a professional ice hockey team based in Ottawa.
~1710 ftS
Convention center, City hall
John G. Diefenbaker Building, Ottawa
9 min walk • The John G. Diefenbaker Building is a building in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. The building served as Ottawa's city hall from August 2, 1958 to January 1, 2001, and is now commonly known as Old City Hall.
0.9 miSE
Church
Ste-Anne Catholic Church, Ottawa
22 min walk • Ste-Anne is a Catholic church located at 528 Old St. Patrick Street in the Lowertown neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Built in 1873 by architect J.P. LeCourt, it is one of the few examples of traditional Québécois church architecture in Ontario. Ste-Anne is the home of St.
0.9 miS
Church, Performing arts, Art gallery
Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, Ottawa
24 min walk • St Brigid's was a Roman Catholic church located in the Lower Town neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It was built to serve the English-speaking, Catholic population of the area. In 2007 the church was closed and sold, and is now home to Saint Brigid's Centre for the Arts, an Irish-Canadian heritage centre.
1.1 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
ByTowne Cinema, Ottawa
29 min walk • The ByTowne Cinema is a one-screen repertory movie theatre located in Ottawa, Ontario, The cinema is one of Ottawa's main venues for independent and foreign films.
~770 ftS
Memorial
Monument to Canadian Aid Workers, Ottawa
4 min walk • The Monument to Canadian Aid Workers is a monument in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It is dedicated to Canadian aid workers who have lost their lives during foreign deployments. As a monument, it is internationally unique in its form and purpose.

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Which popular attractions are close to 24 Sussex Drive?

Nearby attractions include New Edinburgh, Ottawa (3 min walk), Monument to Canadian Aid Workers, Ottawa (4 min walk), Centre for Geography and Exploration, Ottawa (5 min walk), Rideau Falls, Ottawa (6 min walk).

How to get to 24 Sussex Drive by public transport?

The nearest stations to 24 Sussex Drive:

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Sussex / Alexander • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)
John / Sussex • Lines: 9 (4 min walk)