Government House tours
Summer program resumes at Fanningbank
Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor, will resume its summer tour program on July 3.
This summer, visitors will also get a glimpse of what ladies who lived in the majestic heritage house wore around 1864. The display features beautiful dresses—including day dresses and ball gowns—created by Arnold Smith, who graciously loaned them to the house for the summer. Among them is a day dress made for Mrs. Dorothy Lewis, wife of former Lieutenant Governor the Honourable Frank Lewis, in celebration of the 150th anniversary of Confederation.
Tours are available in English and French and provided by knowledgeable guides. The House will be open for guided tours Monday–Friday, 10 am–3 pm from July 3 until August 29, except on provincial holiday or dates when it hosts private functions or special ceremonies. Although there is no cost to tour the house, donations are always welcome.