Rideau Club

Since the fire, the club has been located in the top floor of the Metropolitan Life Building at 99 Bank Street.

At the time of the fire, the Government of Canada was attempting to expropriate the club's property to serve as part of a future U.S. embassy.

It was reported to be the first club in Canada (and one of the first in North America) to disallow the use of the blackball tradition which allowed clubs to subtly discriminate against Jewish potential members, after succumbing to pressure from Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson, among others, to admit Louis Rasminsky, Governor of the Bank of Canada.

The lounge, located on the north side of the club, is named after its first female member, Jean Pigott.

Each room on the south side of the club is dedicated to a significant person in Canadian history.

The clubhouse at 84 Wellington