24 Sussex Drive

24 Sussex Drive, originally called Gorffwysfa and usually referred to simply as 24 Sussex, is the official residence of the prime minister of Canada, located in the New Edinburgh neighbourhood of Ottawa, Ontario. Built between 1866 and 1868 by Joseph Merrill Currier, it has been the official home of the prime minister of Canada since 1951. It is one of two official residences made available to the prime minister, the Harrington Lake estate in nearby Gatineau Park being the other.

  • 24 Sussex Drive
  • 24, promenade Sussex
Front of 24 Sussex Drive
General information
Architectural styleNorman Revival
Town or cityOttawa, Ontario
CountryCanada
Coordinates45°26′40″N 75°41′38″W
Current tenantsNone
Construction started1866
Completed1868
Renovated1950, awaiting pending renovation
ClientJoseph Merrill Currier
OwnerThe King in Right of Canada
LandlordNational Capital Commission
Design and construction
Architect(s)Joseph Merrill Currier
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