National Gallery of Canada - Ottawa

I remember this museum as a place of refuge during my teenage years. A place where I could find calm and serenity during a period of chaos. Visible from afar and easily recognizable by its large glass dome, it is a landmark that is always there, ready to welcome you. As soon as you enter, a long ramp flooded with natural light provides a transition between the noise of the city and the calm of the museum. Then come the museum's many public spaces. I think I spent more time in the indoor garden, around the pool, in the great hall, and in the chapel than in the galleries. It's the variety of elements that I love: the plants in the garden, the water feature in the atrium, the skylights, the echoes of singing in the chapel. I can make each space my own, according to my mood. This place is by far one of my favorite places to visit.