While this site has participated in Doors Open Ontario in the past, it is not part of the current season’s program. Please check the Home page for this year’s events and participating sites.

French Embassy in Canadain-person Doors Open Ottawa

  • In-person
French Embassy in Canada

This site is an example of 1930s art deco, built primarily of materials from Quebec and France. Highlights include the Salon de l’hon. George W. Vari (formerly the Birch Bark room), a replica of the Vimy Memorial, bronze decorations by André Bizette-Lindet, wall engravings and murals. No strollers, backpacks, metal objects, food (including chewing gum) or drinks. Photography restricted.

The French Embassy is an example of 1930s art deco, built primarily of materials from Quebec and France. In this building, which was inaugurated in 1939, highlights include the Salon de l’hon. George W. Vari (formerly the Birch Bark Room), a replica of the Vimy memorial, bronze decorations by André Bizette-Lindet, a fresco by Alfred Courmes and historical wall engravings. Due to COVID-19, the building remains closed to the public. An exhibition on Sussex Drive, however, will give you more information on this iconic building. In addition, as part of Digital Doors Open, you can take a virtual tour here.

Contact info

42 Sussex Drive
Ottawa, Ontario

https://ca.ambafrance.org/-English-

Architecture

Year built: 1930s
Building type:Government buildingPrivate residence
Architectural style:Art deco

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 07, 04:00pm

Saturday only: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.