‘Magical’: half a century of painting the Château Laurier

As Ottawans make progress in preventing an eyesore addition to the capital’s iconic Château Laurier hotel, local artist Shirley Van Dusen (yes, relation) ponders the beauty of a favourite subject.

To an artist, that integral presence of the Château Laurier—the skyline-defining, postcard-perfect landmark and tourist beacon—is about more than sheer bulk, writes Lisa Van Dusen.Painting by Shirley Van Dusen

Opinion

BY LISA VAN DUSEN

October 2, 2019

Reading about the fight to preserve the architectural integrity of Ottawa’s Château Laurier the other day brought back childhood memories of the hotel: sliding down the brass banisters; taking the bus from Aylmer with friends to use the Art Deco swimming pool for 75 ce...

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