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Christmas trees light up the Capital Region’s official residences

During this holiday season, beautiful natural Christmas trees are lighting up the state areas of the official residences thanks to a donation from the Canadian Christmas Tree Growers Association (CCTGA). The Canadian-grown Fraser firs, ranging from 3 to 3.6 metres (10 to 12 feet) in height, are from the Ottawa area.

 

The Christmas trees , which were recently installed and decorated, are a wonderful addition to the seasonal decorations at the official residences. The National Capital Commission (NCC) is proud of and thankful for this nine-year tradition of collaboration with the CCTGA.

 

The NCC installed Christmas trees at Rideau Hall , historic home and workplace of the governor general of Canada; 24 Sussex Drive , official residence of the prime minister of Canada; Stornoway , official residence of the leader of the Opposition; the Farm , official residence of the speaker of the House of Commons; and 7 Rideau Gate , Canada’s official “guest house.”

 

The NCC is the federal Crown corporation mandated to manage Canada’s official residences in the Capital Region. In that capacity, the NCC is responsible for long-term planning, capital works, property management, curatorial and interior design, grounds maintenance, and floral services for the official residences.