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In the area between Nepean Point and Sussex Drive rises the magnificent National Gallery of Canada (May to mid-Sept daily 10am-6pm, Thurs till 8pm; mid-Sept to April Wed-Sun 10am-5pm, Thurs till 8pm; free), designed by Moshe Safdie to reflect the turrets and pinnacles of the Parliament Library. The collection was founded in 1880 by the Marquis of Lorne, the governor general of the time, who persuaded members of the Royal Canadian Academy to donate a work to the government. Over the next century artworks were gathered from all over the world, resulting in a collection that now contains more than 25,000 pieces exhibited on two levels - Level 1 and Level 2. The gallery also holds world-class temporary exhibitions. Free maps are issued at the reception desk and the gallery shop sells a useful National Gallery Guide for $5.
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