Province House

Province House is a National Historic Site of Canada in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia · 1726 Hollis Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia · location approximate

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PROVINCE HOUSE Province House is an architectural monument and the setting for significant events in Canadian political life. Begun in 1811 and opened in 1819 as the seat of government for Nova Scotia, it is one of the finest Palladian-style buildings in Canada. Its symmetrical composition, harmonious proportions and refined interior detailing are distinguishing features of the classical architecture of Georgian England. Before Confederation, epic orations within these walls contributed to the achievement of freedom of the press and responsible government, cornerstones of democracy in this country.

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Monument architectural, cet édifice fut le théâtre d'événements marquants de la vie politique canadienne. Commencé en 1811 et ouvert en 1819 comme siège du gouvernement de la Nouvelle-Écosse, c'est l'un des plus beaux immeubles de style palladien au Canada. Sa composition symétrique, ses proportions harmonieuses et ses détails intérieurs raffinés sont des traits caractéristiques de l'architecture classique angulaire de l'époque georgienne. Des discours épiques prononcés ici avant la Confédération contribuèrent à l'avènement de la liberté de la presse et du gouvernement responsable, pierre angulaires de la démocratie au Canada.

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Province House

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