Office of the Prime Minister Building, Ottawa

Right across from Parliament Hill stands a sandstone landmark that quietly commands attention 鈥� the office that runs the country, though you鈥檒l only glimpse it from the street. Formerly known as the Langevin Block, this handsome Second Empire-style building has been the nerve center of Canadian power since 1889. Designed by Chief Dominion Architect Thomas Fuller (also responsible for the original Parliament Buildings), it was the first federal structure built beyond the Hill鈥檚 precincts.

The sandstone came from New Brunswick, quarried from the Green and Fish site 鈥� chosen after a long back-and-forth between Fuller and the builder, and in part responsible for the building鈥檚 distinctive warm hue and elegant carvings.

These days, it houses the Prime Minister鈥檚 Office and the Privy Council Office where key decisions are quietly shaped. You can鈥檛 go inside, but that golden-hued fa莽ade, bridging history and modern governance, makes it a striking stop on any Ottawa walk.

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Sight Name: Office of the Prime Minister Building
Sight Location: Ottawa, Canada (See walking tours in Ottawa)
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