Why was the renovation of Harrington Lake suspended?
Samuel Coleman
Published Feb 21, 2026
Why was the renovation of Harrington Lake suspended?
The renovation work has been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrington Lake holds childhood significance for Trudeau. In his memoir, Common Ground, Trudeau details the boyhood excursions he would embark on with his brothers and sometimes his dad, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
Where are the Trudeaus living in Harrington Lake?
A source familiar with the property believes the Trudeaus are not living in the main house, rather one of the cottages based on the pictures Sophie Gregoire Trudeau posted on Instagram. The renovation work has been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrington Lake holds childhood significance for Trudeau.
How big is the Prime Minister’s house at Harrington Lake?
The 2.1-hectare property includes four buildings: the main house, the staff cottage, the upper guest cottage and the lower guest cottage. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press) Harrington Lake, the official summer residence where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Easter with his wife and children, has been undergoing $8.6 million in renovations.
How big is the Prime Minister’s lakeside house?
The 5.4-hectare property includes four buildings: the main house, the staff cottage, the upper guest cottage and the lower guest cottage. A source familiar with the property believes the Trudeaus are not living in the main house, rather one of the cottages based on the pictures Sophie Gregoire Trudeau posted on Instagram.
The renovation work has been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrington Lake holds childhood significance for Trudeau. In his memoir, Common Ground, Trudeau details the boyhood excursions he would embark on with his brothers and sometimes his dad, former prime minister Pierre Trudeau.
A source familiar with the property believes the Trudeaus are not living in the main house, rather one of the cottages based on the pictures Sophie Gregoire Trudeau posted on Instagram. The renovation work has been suspended because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Harrington Lake holds childhood significance for Trudeau.
The 2.1-hectare property includes four buildings: the main house, the staff cottage, the upper guest cottage and the lower guest cottage. (Fred Chartrand/Canadian Press) Harrington Lake, the official summer residence where Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spent Easter with his wife and children, has been undergoing $8.6 million in renovations.
The 5.4-hectare property includes four buildings: the main house, the staff cottage, the upper guest cottage and the lower guest cottage. A source familiar with the property believes the Trudeaus are not living in the main house, rather one of the cottages based on the pictures Sophie Gregoire Trudeau posted on Instagram.
