Christmas Trees at the Capital Region’s Official Residences

December 3, 2009 · Filed Under Festival News, News

Once again this year, the National Capital Commission (NCC) has accepted beautiful, natural Canadian trees donated from the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA) to adorn the Official Residences in Canada’s Capital Region during the holiday season.

The NCC installed the trees at all six official residences under its responsibility: Rideau Hall, the historic home and workplace of the governor general of Canada; 24 Sussex Drive, official residence of the Prime Minister of Canada; Harrington Lake, country residence of the Prime Minister; Stornoway, official residence of the Leader of the Opposition; The Farm at Kingsmere, residence of the Speaker of the House of Commons; as well as 7 Rideau Gate, Canada’s official “Guest House”.

The trees range from 3.0 to 3.6 metres (10 to 12 feet) and are balsam firs. The Christmas trees are being currently installed and decorated. They are a wonderful addition to the Official Residences’ seasonal decorations. The NCC is pleased to work with the CCTGA on the 2009 Christmas Trees at Official Residences Program to provide beautifully decorated, natural Canadian trees for the state areas of the residences this holiday season.

For more information members of the public can contact the NCC at 613-239-5000 or 1-800-465-1867, TTY: 613-239-5090 or 1-866-661-3530, or visit the NCC’s website at www.canadascapital.gc.ca.

Tags: Christmas Trees, National Capital Commission, NCC, winter festival