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Government House

1 Terry Fox Drive, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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Type: Government Buildings
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- May 15, 2013
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Helsinki, Finland
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52 reviews 52 reviews
17 attraction reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2013

I only saw the house from the outside as I only walked in the grounds. The house looks unassuming and the garden is not very big but all the more beautiful. I continue to be impressed by the fact that the public is allowed near such sensitive buildings. Lovely!

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada
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43 reviews 43 reviews
10 attraction reviews
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2013

It is an official residence of 1843. Recognize it for what is is, an old house needing a lot of care. Well presented; good interpreataion and so on

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Calgary, Canada
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

Haven't been in school for many years and had forgotten some Canadian history. The video and Staff helped jog the memory. Loved that the building had been restored.

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mahopac, ny
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 attraction reviews
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed September 13, 2012

the site where the leaders of disparate Canadian provinces agreed to Confederation in 1864 . Building is wonderfully preserved and still in use

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Toronto, Canada
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12 reviews 12 reviews
4 attraction reviews
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed August 8, 2012

This is well worth a visit. it is one of the most important historic sites in Canada as it was where the Fathers of Confederation met. A beautiful building in a beautiful location.

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Ottawa, Canada
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61 reviews 61 reviews
12 attraction reviews
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 26, 2012

The guide was very friendly and enthusiastic. The tour was interesting and the building is in excellent condition. Wonderful to see some of the original furnishings and pictures. Stepped back in time and yet heard about the Queen and Prince William and Kate's visits. Not obvious that it's open. Check the info inside the gate by the gatehouse.

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Colyton, United Kingdom
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 23, 2012

Guided tour and superb building steeped in history.

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Swift Current, SK
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2012

A brand new guide was ready to show us around--it was terrific. He know lots of history and detail about the architecture.

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Brevard, North Carolina
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32 reviews 32 reviews
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 15, 2012

Incredible house; very knowledgeable guides. Nice orig furniture. They have a FREE tea party once a year. We just missed it! (in July).

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Fort McMurray, Canada
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42 reviews 42 reviews
16 attraction reviews
46 helpful votes 46 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 4, 2012 via mobile

We went on a tour of the government house, and I am so glad we did! What an interesting tour. It was so great to hear and see where the Queen sleeps and stays. There is so much history in that house. Even my 2 young children enjoyed the tour, they were enthralled with the tour guides every word.

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