Art Tours
Rideau Hall is home to a magnificent collection of Canadian art and antique furniture. The works of renowned Canadian artists, such as Kittie Bruneau, Alex Colville, William Kurelek, Jean Paul Lemieux, David Milne, Jean-Paul Riopelle, Tom Thomson, etc are on display here. Visitors can also admire the portraits of former Governors General, some of Canada’s best stained glass and unique temporary exhibitions. Rideau Hall holds many surprises guaranteed to capture the eye of the art lover.
Body & Land
Featured as part of the residence tour, this exhibition showcases select silkscreen prints from the artist's book The Journals of Susanna Moodie by author Margaret Atwood and artist Charles Pachter. From the colonial experience of pioneer and romantic author Susanna Moodie, these two great Canadians take a pointed look at the themes of immigration, solitude, and the search for a sense of belonging to a society.
The original edition of the artist's book was published in 1980. The copy on display at Rideau Hall was donated to the Canadian Fund by Charles Pachter.
On display until March 2007.
Hours for public tours of the residence in 2006:
- September 9 to October 29: Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
At all other times, by reservation only.
Rideau Hall is a working residence and official events may require unforeseen changes to your visit.
