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History

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One the most well-known hotel in the city of Ottawa, the Chateau Laurier is amongst the popular set destinations for outside travellers to visit or inhabit. Having gone through an enormous amount of renovations and adaptations throughout its life, it is still to this day a historical site worth visiting. The frequent renovations of hotels are largely due to the need to validate their status, to appeal to the taste of visitors and to reflect contemporary trends in consumer marketing (McNeill). This research will examine how the concept of heritage helps to express the idea of “living history” within the walls of the Chateau Laurier. To better understand its foundation and evolution throughout history, the timeline below will serve the purpose of illustrating the progress in style and the use of its heritage in the layout today.

1893
With the erection of hotels across Canada, such as the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City (1893), the Empress hotel in Victoria (1908) and the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa (1912), the growing interest in the French chateau style became more evident in Canada.

1907
Charles Hays commissioned Bradford Lee Gilbert to design the Chateau Laurier and the Central Union Passenger Station.

June 12, 1912
Opening of the Union Station and the Chateau Laurier, joined by a tunnel.

June 1912
First convention at the Chateau, hosted by the Canadian Press Association

Social events started to become more popular with the new setting within the hotel

1927 Richard Bedford Bennett

Became the leader of the Federal Conservative Party of Canada at the leadership convention
Had good contacts, and served a number of prestigious clients, such as the leadership convention
After the Chateau opened in 1912, he occupied a small suite within the hotel

1927-1929
Extension of the Chateau Laurier due to its popularity

1929
Business slowed down because of a stock crash

1983-84
Remodelling and Renovations

Appearance of shops where once was the Cock and Lion Lounge
Peacock Alley turned into a restaurant
Convention Hall will be turned into a new lounge and restaurant called Zoe’s Lounge in honor of Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s wife Zoe Laurier
- The front of the restaurant will be glassed to offer the guests to have a view of Rideau Street
- Afternoon tea became a daily event

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