The Sir Wilfrid Laurier National Historic Site of Canada is located in Saint-Lin-Laurentides, a town 50 km north of Montreal. The site commemorates one of the most important figures in Canadian political history, Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the man often referred to as the father of modern Canada.

Explore the birthplace of this great man who helped the country adapt to the 20th century’s political and economic changes, thus enabling Canada to affirm itself on an international level. Discover a fascinating career and an extraordinary centennial home.

His long career straddles a period of major political and economic changes. As Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911, Laurier was instrumental in ushering Canada into the 20th century and in gaining greater autonomy for his country vis-à-vis its international partners.