Connaught Building is one of Ottawa’s most striking examples of Gothic Revival architecture and an enduring symbol of the federal government’s presence in the capital. Completed in 1915, it originally housed the Department of Customs and Inland Revenue. Designed by architect David Ewart, the building features fortress-like stone walls, towers, and ornate carvings that capture early 20th-century grandeur. Now a designated National Historic Site, the Connaught Building stands as a powerful statement of Canada’s civic and architectural ambitions. It remains an essential stop for visitors exploring the historic district near Parliament Hill, admired for both its design and heritage value.
Location: 45.426642, -75.6947575
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– House Number: 555
– Building: yes
– Number of Floors: 12
– Heritage: 2
– Heritage Authority: hsmbc
– heritage:website: https://www.historicplaces.ca/en/rep-reg/place-lieu.aspx?id=4165
– Historic Significance: building
– hsmbc:criteria: nhs
– hsmbc:inscription_date: 1990-02-23
– Name: Connaught Building
– office: government
– ref:hpc: 4165
– Source: City of Ottawa
– Wikidata: Q5161320
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Connaught Building
– Street: Mackenzie Avenue