59th Annual House and Garden Tour: May 9, 2020 from 9:30-4:30
Since pioneering the house tour concept and introducing it to Ottawa in 1961, IODE Laurentian has held an annual House and Garden Tour every year since.
We pride ourselves on offering an eclectic selection of homes with knowledgeable volunteer interpreters.
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the houses on our 2020 Tour:
We pride ourselves on offering an eclectic selection of homes with knowledgeable volunteer interpreters.
Here’s a sneak preview of some of the houses on our 2020 Tour:
EGYPTIAN AMBASSADOR’S RESIDENCE
This house, built in 1913 by Allan Keefer, the architect of many homes in Rockcliffe, is now the residence of the Egyptian Ambassador to Canada. From a high vantage point the beautiful home overlooks the Ottawa River and the NCC Rockeries. In 2006 the Egyptian Government embarked on a major renovation to ensure the house was able to fulfill its duties as an official residence. In doing so care was taken to expertly match the new build sections with the original features, such as the wood paneling, of the home. Many examples of a variety of Egyptian arts and crafts are on display.
This house, built in 1913 by Allan Keefer, the architect of many homes in Rockcliffe, is now the residence of the Egyptian Ambassador to Canada. From a high vantage point the beautiful home overlooks the Ottawa River and the NCC Rockeries. In 2006 the Egyptian Government embarked on a major renovation to ensure the house was able to fulfill its duties as an official residence. In doing so care was taken to expertly match the new build sections with the original features, such as the wood paneling, of the home. Many examples of a variety of Egyptian arts and crafts are on display.
ITALIAN AMBASSADOR’S RESIDENCE
A stately, cut stone mansion built and designed in 1924 by the lumber baron Robert Blackburn,with the aid of John Pearson, the architect who was behind the rebuilding of the Parliament buildings after the fire in 1916. Situated next to the Royal Ottawa Golf Club, the house became the Italian ambassador’s residence in 1956. Inside, the home features a variety of wooden elements alongside some light and airy areas and a variety of interesting items from Italy and the Ambassador’s previous postings.
A stately, cut stone mansion built and designed in 1924 by the lumber baron Robert Blackburn,with the aid of John Pearson, the architect who was behind the rebuilding of the Parliament buildings after the fire in 1916. Situated next to the Royal Ottawa Golf Club, the house became the Italian ambassador’s residence in 1956. Inside, the home features a variety of wooden elements alongside some light and airy areas and a variety of interesting items from Italy and the Ambassador’s previous postings.
GORGEOUS FAMILY HOME
Sitting on a large lot within the lovely mature neighborhood of Highland Park, a full renovationhas been carried out on this 1970’s family home. Steve Ardington of Ardington Associates, worked closely with the owners to turn their vision into a plan for a modern farmhouse, with a cozy porch, that would suit the family’s day to day lives. The renovation has made the home look like a complete new build.
STONEMASON’S HOUSE
Garvock House was built by a Scottish stonemason, Alexander Garvock, in 1870s, shortly after he and his large extended family arrived in Canada and at a time when the village of New Edinburgh was spreading out south of the Ottawa River. Garvock prospered in business, converted the house and workshop into a double in the 1890s and moved out of the neighbourhood. Since then, the house has harboured many generations of New Edinburgh residents, including families of German and Irish immigrants. In the 1970s, when threatened with demolition, the house was purchased and converted for rental. The present owner acquired and renovated it in 2001.
Garvock House was built by a Scottish stonemason, Alexander Garvock, in 1870s, shortly after he and his large extended family arrived in Canada and at a time when the village of New Edinburgh was spreading out south of the Ottawa River. Garvock prospered in business, converted the house and workshop into a double in the 1890s and moved out of the neighbourhood. Since then, the house has harboured many generations of New Edinburgh residents, including families of German and Irish immigrants. In the 1970s, when threatened with demolition, the house was purchased and converted for rental. The present owner acquired and renovated it in 2001.
NEW EDINBURGH CLASSIC
The Irish-born John McElroy built this house in 1884. With its frame construction, gabled ends and a wide verandah, it is a classic example of working class New Edinburgh architecture. As a builder, McElroy was responsible for many similar houses in the neighbourhood before his early death. His family and granddaughter lived in the house until very recently.
RIVERSIDE LIVING
This brand-new unique family home is situated on the banks of the Jock River. The house was designed and built by Gord Weima, the Ottawa award winning builder and designer, on land that previously had a bungalow on it. Interesting features include a mini elevator to transport goods up and down between the 2 floors and a lovely terraced back yard with hot tub.
Our famous Bake Sale will be sited here so make sure to visit this lovely location and take home some home-made treats.
This brand-new unique family home is situated on the banks of the Jock River. The house was designed and built by Gord Weima, the Ottawa award winning builder and designer, on land that previously had a bungalow on it. Interesting features include a mini elevator to transport goods up and down between the 2 floors and a lovely terraced back yard with hot tub.
Our famous Bake Sale will be sited here so make sure to visit this lovely location and take home some home-made treats.