Rideau Hall has long been renowned for its natural beauty.
People come here to enjoy the scenery, to picnic and sometimes simply walk.
Today, we add three new gardens, and they are part of the Canadian Wildlife Federation's Golden Gardens project. They are a living celebration of the International Year of Older Persons. We should also remember the people whose creativity, dedication and hard work built what we have today. They are lasting tributes to what older Canadians have given to our country and to us. Our gratitude goes to the many volunteers who helped build, shape and grow these gardens.