Government House hosts annual garden party

Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry will host the annual Government House Garden Party, 2-4 p.m., on Tuesday, July 17. The traditional gathering is held on the grounds of Fanningbank at 1 Fox Dr., on the edge of Victoria Park. Light refreshments will be available, and music will be provided by the Great George Street Brass Band under the direction of Ron Murphy. Other than the garden party, Government House is open for free, bilingual guided tours from Monday to Friday until the end of August, with tours every half hour starting at 10 a.m. and continuing until 3:30 p.m., without appointment. Advance notice of groups larger than 10 people is always appreciated. Visitors to Government House are reminded that parking is limited at all times and restricted on the day of the garden party to those requiring mobility assistance.