The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts have announced the recipients of the 2026 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture.
The 11 winning projects from across the country represent a variety of building types and sizes—from a residential home to a park to a fire station.
The biennial awards recognize and celebrate outstanding design in recently completed built projects of any size, type and geographical location by Canadian architects.
“Architecture shapes the everyday experience of Canadians and leaves a lasting legacy for future generations,” said Jonathan Bisson, FIRAC, president of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada. “The Governor General’s Medals in Architecture honour projects that demonstrate not only exceptional design excellence, but also a deep commitment to the public good. This year’s recipients remind us that the most enduring architecture is measured not only by its form, but by its contribution to people, communities, and culture. Their work reflects a remarkable diversity of places, voices, and aspirations, while advancing a common vision of a built environment that is more inclusive, resilient, and connected to its context.”
The winners are:
900 Saint-Jacques, Montreal, Quebec
Chevalier Morales architectes and Brian Eldsen Burrows Architecte – Le Groupe Architex
Ace Hotel Toronto, Toronto, Ontario
Shim-Sutcliffe Architects & Atelier Ace
Arbour House, Victoria, British Columbia
Patkau Architects
Hilltop Cottage, New Brunswick
MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
Kìwekì Point, Ottawa, Ontario
Patkau Architects
Muscowpetung Powwow Arbour
Muscowpetung Saulteaux Nation, Saskatchewan, Oxbow Architecture with Richard Kroeker
O-day’min Park Pavilion, Edmonton, Alberta
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Parkade of the Future, Calgary, Alberta
5468796 Architecture & Kasian Architecture, Interior Design and Planning
Ulster House, Toronto, Ontario
LGA Architectural Partners
Veil House, Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Windermere Fire Station #31, Edmonton, Alberta
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