Rideau Hall is an incredibly large 19th century building that is the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. It's a National Historic Site of Canada.The building is a home, but it's primarily used as offices and meeting places for government officials. The building is also open to the public for tours, but many enjoy the landscaping of the grounds. It's quite scenic, with a... more

Let me preface this review by saying that my rating and comments are based on the public tour and NOT the building, grounds or institution itself!If you do only one historic tour while you're in Ottawa I wouldn't' suggest this one.  The grounds are beautiful and actually a great idea for a picnic or just a relaxing walk through one of Ottawa's best neighbourhoods but the public tour of the... more

After a much longer walk than anticipated from the downtown area (tourist maps can be deceiving!), we arrived at the gate of Rideau Hall. While reviewing a non-eating establishment, I cannot help but give a tip of the hat to the hot dog stand immediately outside of the Hall's entry. This young man provided us with much needed nourishment in the form of delicious polish, german and all-beef... more