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The origins of the greenhouses at Rideau Hall


Lord Monck and Family. W


hen the government of Canada purchased


the MacKay Villa in 1864, a


couple of small vineries were already on site. In 1866, a new, larger conservato- ry was built for Canada’s first governor general, Lord Monck. In 1906, during the mandate of the Earl Grey (1904 to 1911), the first glass house complex was built. Three linked greenhouses were constructed; two were long and low, and acted as wings to the Palm House in the centre. Each wing was subdivided and each section had its own theme, in bloom throughout the year in camellias, carnations or roses. By 1909, there were extensive green-


houses at Rideau Hall. Between the early 1900s and now, the inhabitants of Rideau Hall have been keen to preserve, contribute to and safeguard the longstanding tradition of the greenhouses, which have evolved over time to become what we see today. The greenhouses are an integral


part of Rideau Hall’s main building and share its designation as a classified Canadian heritage building and site (1986), according to the federal heri- tage buildings review office. Between 2009 and 2010 restoration work was done on the ceremonial greenhouses and the Palm House to retain the heri- tage character of these historical build- ings, which represent the tradition of glass houses from the early 20th century.


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The first greenhouse was built in 1866 for Canada’s first governor general, Lord Monck.


There are now 6 full size greenhouses on site, with the original Palm House now designated as an official heritage building.


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