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Embassy of Canada, Washington, D.C.

1980s architecture in the United StatesArthur Erickson buildingsCanada–United States relationsDiplomatic missions in Washington, D.C.Diplomatic missions of Canada
Government buildings completed in 1989
Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.
Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C.

The Embassy of Canada in Washington, D.C. (French: Ambassade du Canada à Washington, D.C.) is Canada's main diplomatic mission to the United States. The embassy building designed by Arthur Erickson and opened in 1989 is located at 501 Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington, D.C., between the United States Capitol and the White House, just north of the National Gallery of Art. In addition to its diplomatic role, the embassy provides consular services for Delaware, Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. It also hosts a Trade Commissioner Service office, which has Maryland, Washington, D.C., Virginia, and West Virginia as its responsibilities.

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Embassy of Canada, Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest, Washington

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Pennsylvania Avenue Northwest 501
20001 Washington
District of Columbia, United States
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