Ottawa , Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
The Gardener's Cottage / La Maison du jardiner
Photographed By Robert Rusaw, May 23, 2022
1. The Gardener's Cottage / La Maison du jardiner Marker
Now the Visitor Centre, this heritage house was built around 1838 as the Gate Lodge to the original entrance of the estate.
It was enlarged in 1867 as a residence for the Head Gardener. Historically, the Head Gardener played an important role, working closely with the Governor General to develop the extensive grounds and gardens of Rideau Hall.
Long after the building was converted to other uses, the name "the Gardener's Cottage” lingered on.
L'actuel Centre d'accueil des visiteurs était à l'origine le pavillon d'entrée du domaine.
Cette maison historique construite vers 1838 fut agrandie en 1867 à l'intention du jardinier. À cette époque, on accordait beaucoup d'importance au rôle du jardinier, qui travaillait de près avec le Gouverneur général à l'aménagement du vaste domaine et des jardins de Rideau Hall.
Même s'il y a longtemps qu'elle n'est plus utilisée à cette fin, le nom de la « Maison du jardinier » lui est resté.
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Location. 45° 26.632′ N, 75° 41.469′ W. Marker is in Ottawa, Ontario. Marker can be reached from Thomas Street. This marker is located on the grounds of Rideau Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ottawa ON K1M 1M6, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sir Charles Stanley Monck (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Lady Aberdeen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Silent Messengers of the Arctic (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); The Canadian Role in the Defense of Hong Kong (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); Dr. Harold (Harry) Jennings (approx. 0.7 kilometers away); National Research Council Canada / Le Conseil National de Recherches du Canada (approx. 0.8 kilometers away); Brûlé House / Maison Brûlé (approx. 1.4 kilometers away); Hôpital Élisabeth Bruyère / Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital (approx. 1.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ottawa.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on May 26, 2022, by Robert Rusaw of Massena, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
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