Province House National Historic Site to Reopen on March 24th 2014

Emergency repairs at Province House completed ahead of schedule

March 20, 2014- Charlottetown, PE - Parks Canada Agency

Province House National Historic Site is ready to welcome visitors and occupants back following a brief closure to address a plaster ceiling repair in the main stairwell of the heritage building. The building will officially reopen to the public on March 24th in time for the legislature assembly to resume. Parks Canada is pleased with the efficiency demonstrated by the contractor and the project team, who wrapped up the necessary work ahead of schedule.

The Government of Canada recognizes the significance of Province House which is intrinsically tied to the founding of Canada and so is taking important steps to ensure the integrity of the building.

Province House National Historic Site will play a prominent role in 2014 when the Island commemorates the 1864 Charlottetown Conference, which was held in the iconic building 150 years ago. Parks Canada is pleased to collaborate with the province of PEI to ensure the building is open and ready to welcome visitors throughout the celebration year.

Our Government recognizes the significance of Province House which is intrinsically tied to the founding of Canada and is taking important steps to ensure the integrity of the building for Canadians. I am proud of the investments our Government has made to support national parks and Historic Sites in Canada, and we will continue to provide Canadians and visitors the ability to connect with our country's natural heritage.

Province House National Historic Site of Canada (PEI) (www.pc.gc.ca/eng/lhn-nhs/pe/provincehouse/index.aspx)

Tara McNally MacPhee Communications Officer Parks Canada, P.E.I. Field Unit 902-672-6388 tara.mcnallymacphee@pc.gc.ca

Media Relations Parks Canada 1-819-953-8371 (toll-free) 1-855-862-1812

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Province House National Historic Site to Reopen on March 24th 2014