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building of public administrationLowertown, Ontario
West Block
classified federal heritage building of CanadaBuilt 1906
Typebuilding of public administrationGothic Revival
Built1906by Augustus Laver
Best monthsMay–Jun · Sepweather in Lowertown
45.42° N, 75.70° WUTC−4 · Eastern Daylight Time
Standing for120 years
built 1906today 2026
When to goLowertown · weather score
Best timeMay–Jun · Sep
October: high / low13° / 4°
iAbout
West Block in brief
West Block is a building of public administration in Lowertown, Ontario, Canada.
It holds the designation classified federal heritage building of Canada.
The building of public administration dates from 1906, was designed by Augustus Laver and is built in the Gothic Revival style.
For a visit, the weather in Lowertown is best in May, June and September; in October afternoons average 13°.
iiLocation
Where to find it
iiiWhen to visit
Climate guideWeather in Lowertown
Month score for sightseeing
Best May–Jun · Sep26
Jan
25
Feb
24
Mar
30
Apr
71
May
65
Jun
59
Jul
64
Aug
77
Sep
42
Oct
20
Nov
15
Dec
ivNearby
All monuments in CanadaMore heritage close by
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Victoria Building
0.1 km SE
recognized federal heritage building of Canada
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National Press Building
0.1 km S
recognized federal heritage building of Canada
Sir John A. Macdonald Building
0.1 km SE
classified federal heritage building of Canada
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Parliament Hill
0.2 km NE
national historic site of Canada
Around here
Lowertown and around
Nature
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Dow's Lake
Lake · 60 m
Heritage
Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council
national historic site of Canada · 1889
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Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica
national historic site of Canada · 1846
Museums
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Canadian Children's Museum
Children's museum · 1986