DCHP-3

Government House

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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the official residence of the monarch's representative, in modern use that of the Governor General (Rideau Hall in Ottawa) or of the Lieutenant-Governor of a province.

Quotations

1785
He was welcomed on shore by Major General Campbell and his Excellency Governor Parr, by whom he was conducted to the Government House.
1893
The first Government House in York was the canvas tent erected by Governor Simcoe when he first visited York, and which he occupied temporarily until his residence was built on the banks of the Don, known as Castle Frank.
1962
"We're not going to land in the poorhouse just because you insist on giving a reception like a Government House levée."
1966
The perils of Government House, one of Alberta's most intriguing tales, may have its finale written by . . . the new Lieutenant-Governor.