Touring Canada House
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In a deep Wikipedia search, we found Canada House, a Canadian outpost located in London, England's Trafalgar Square that we didn’t know existed. In light of Canada 150 celebrations coming to a close, we wanted to feature a piece of Canada that - much like our brand - “pays homage to our history while looking forward to a fashionable future.” We're taking you on a visual tour through what we believe to be one of Canada's greatest, hidden design treasures.
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Following a dramatic redesign of the building’s interior, The Canada House reopened to the public in 2015. What was nothing more than a semi-abandoned government building in one of the world’s most trafficked tourist areas is now a vibrant space inspired by Canada's Prime Ministers, provinces, and territories.
Designer Gordon Campbell managed to restore original staircases and crown molding while carefully curating a selection of modern furnishings, including custom carpets, contemporary paintings, and avant-garde lighting fixtures. We suggest they eventually add a made in Canada 'Province of Canada Lounge' at some point.
The British Columbia Room
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The Manitoba Room
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The Ontario Room
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The Nova Scotia Room
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The Quebec Room
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The P.E.I Room
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The Northwest Territories Room
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The Alberta Room
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The MacDonald Room
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The Laurier Room
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The Mackenzie King Room
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The Canada Gallery
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