Visit Canada House
Located on the west side of Trafalgar Square, Canada House serves as a true showcase of our country in the 21st century.
Tours take place monthly, on select Fridays. Guests must register in advance (spaces are limited). Please indicate your preferred language for your tour.
In addition to in-person tours, you can take a virtual tour celebrating the 96th birthday of Canada House on June 29, 2021.
If you cannot attend a tour, the Canada Gallery is open and free to the public from Monday to Saturday.
Note:
- We are unable to accommodate children under the age of 6.
- You must present government-issued photo ID and be subject to airport-style security screening.
- Large bags, rucksacks and suitcases will not be permitted in the building.
- Mobile devices and computers will be safely stored in lockers for the duration of the visit.
About Canada House
The revitalized Canada House on Trafalgar Square has drawn upon the diverse talents of Canadian artisans and craftspeople from coast to coast to coast in order to deliver a building that celebrates the very best of Canada in the 21st century.
Canadian artists provided the inspiration behind custom-made carpets featured in dedicated meeting rooms named after each of Canada’s provinces, territories and oceans.
From visual artists to custom furniture and lighting designers, to the materials and abundance of Canadian wood, at every turn Canada House celebrates leading design and outstanding products.
Visitors to Canada House are treated to some of the finest examples of forward-looking design that relies on Canadian materials wherever possible. Key examples include:
- Bocci lighting installation: celebrated Vancouver designer Omer Arbel created 57.157, the 14.5-metre high glass and metal chandelier that provides a clear contrast between old and new from its position in the grand staircase.
- Warren Carther glass wall: the Winnipeg-based glass artist has created a backlit structural glass wall featured in the Sir Wilfred Laurier Room that evokes images of Canada ranging from the beaver to snow.
- Edmonton’s IZM, a furniture company specializing in hand-made furniture, contributed tables and credenzas to several of the rooms, including 1 for the dedicated Alberta room. Made of Canadian white oak, walnut and maple, the pieces inject a modern sensibility into their surroundings.
- Québec wood artist Kino Guérin has fashioned 2 benches from single strips of material – including a signature ‘Why Knot’ bench that add a playful touch to the building.
- New Brunswick-based woodworker Jamie Landry used local wood to create several pieces for the Atlantic Room. He said: “I’ve always been proud to be Canadian. Having my pieces help represent the country is a great way to do it.”
- Sabina Hill of Port Moody in British Columbia collaborated with Mark Preston, a First Nations artist born in Dawson City, Yukon to create a striking signing table that will sit at the entrance to Canada House. The piece incorporates western red cedar, bronze and glass and evokes the traditional watchmen of B.C.’s Tlingit culture.
- Ontario-based Style Garage created a stunning walnut meeting room table and credenza for the Ontario Room. Toronto-based Creative Matters was responsible for the creation of spectacular custom rugs based throughout the building.
For more information about Canada House and the showcase of artisans, craftspeople, designers and artists from across Canada, please contact: LDNPublicAffairs@international.gc.ca
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