The building was built on the foundations of an older building, possibly dating back to the 11th century, as confirmed by archaeological research that discovered a well in the cellar. The interior contains fireplaces from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries, as well as an 18th-century staircase and doors.
In the early 1990s, the Canons' House underwent a thorough restoration based on a design by architect JP Vandeplas. Today, it serves several institutions of the city of Tongeren-Borgloon and is recognized as a protected monument.
In the inner courtyard of the Canons' House there is a statue called the 'Strooplekker', a reference to the nickname of the inhabitants of Borgloon and the syrup tradition.
The Canons' House can only be visited under the guidance of a guide.