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  1. Parliament of Canada Tours

    Senate Guided Tours. Visit the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building - Ottawa's historic train station - to learn about the role and history of Canada's Upper Chamber.. Explore the Senate Chamber and learn about the work of Senators; The Senate is located one block away from Parliament Hill, between the Château Laurier and the National Arts Centre

  2. Visit Canada's Parliament

    The Parliament Buildings are located in downtown Ottawa. You are welcome to visit more than one site, but please ensure you have the required tickets and allow time to move between buildings and pass through security screening (a recommended minimum of 30 minutes between tours).

  3. Guided tours of Parliament

    Visit the Parliament Hill website. Take a free guided tour of the home of Canada's federal government, one of Ottawa's top attractions. Admire historic paintings, as well as architecture decorated with Canadian motifs, in these official spaces. The historic, neo-Gothic Parliament Buildings hold pride of place on a hill overlooking the Ottawa ...

  4. Parliament Hill free tours and programming

    Free tours. Visitors can take free guided tours the Parliament Buildings.. House of Commons (West Block on Parliament Hill): From 2010 to 2018, traditional craftsmanship and cutting-edge technologies were used to create a greener, fully accessible and barrier-free West Block.One of the spectacular new spaces is the glass-roofed structure built into the courtyard.

  5. Visit Parliament: The Immersive Experience

    Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience that includes an exhibition and a 360° multimedia show. Tickets are free of charge. ... Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility at the Immersive ...

  6. Visit the House of Commons at West Block

    Please note that guided tours are not available when the House of Commons is sitting. Due to parliamentary activities, access to the building cannot be guaranteed and tour schedules are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or [email protected] if you have any questions.

  7. Parliament Hill

    Parliament Hill. Parliament Hill is home to Canada's federal government, where representatives from across Canada gather to make laws that affect the lives of every Canadian. It is also much more. A place to meet, a place to celebrate, and a place to visit, Parliament Hill is the symbolic heart of our nation.

  8. Parliament of Canada Tours

    Please call the Tour Reservations Office at 613-996-0896 for assistance. ... Guided tours of the Senate are located at the Senate of Canada Building, one block away from Parliament Hill. Plan your visit. May 24, 2024. Senate Guided Tour Tickets at the Senate of Canada Building — English . 08:50 AM ‐ 5 available

  9. Ottawa Parliament Hill, Ottawa

    A concentrated cluster of grand government buildings overlooking the Ottawa River, Parliament Hill is the centerpiece of Downtown Ottawa. At the heart of the complex is Centre Block, a neo-Gothic riot of greening copper turrets, stone-carved gargoyles, and pointed arches built around a soaring central campanile (bell tower) known as the Peace Tower.

  10. New 'immersive' exhibit gives visitors a virtual peek inside Parliament

    A new downtown Ottawa exhibit called 'Parliament: The Immersive Experience' gives the public a virtual tour of Centre Block while the building undergoes a decade-long renovation. (Sarah Sears/CBC ...

  11. Visit the Senate

    The Library of Parliament offers free guided tours of the Senate of Canada Building and other parts of Parliament Hill. Friendly, knowledgeable guides can hold you spellbound in English and French. ... BOOK YOUR TOUR. Contact information . Address. Senate of Canada Building 2 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A4. Fully accessible. Barrier-free path of ...

  12. Excellent tour

    Parliament Hill and Buildings. 9,617 Reviews. #8 of 339 things to do in Ottawa. Sights & Landmarks, Historic Sites, Government Buildings. 111 Wellington St, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6, Canada.

  13. Visit the Senate of Canada Building

    Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or [email protected] if you require accommodations or assistance. Arrangements can be made to transport visitors with mobility challenges to the South Parliamentary Entrance of the Senate of Canada Building.

  14. Canada Ottawa Parliament Buildings Guided Tour

    Full guided tour to the Parliament Buildings National Historic Site of Canada at Ottawa, Canada.Take a look inside these three special areas:- Common chamber...

  15. Parliament of Canada Tours

    Please call the Tour Reservations Office at 613-996-0896 for assistance. Important. Bag restrictions for visitors. Only one small bag is permitted per visitor. Plan your visit. Important. Guided tours of the Senate are located at the Senate of Canada Building, one block away from Parliament Hill. Plan your visit. May 26, 2024.

  16. Virtual Tour of Centre Block

    Virtual Tour of Centre Block. Embark on the Senate's Virtual Tour of Centre Block, a digital exploration of the striking art and architecture of this iconic building on Parliament Hill! This immersive, 360-degree experience lets you wander the halls of the Senate's permanent home from the comfort of your house or classroom and explore the ...

  17. Parliament: The Virtual Experience

    For more than 100 years, its seat was the iconic Centre Block. Home to the Senate and the House of Commons, the building was the site of debates and decisions that shaped our country. Centre Block has closed its doors for long-term renovations, but Parliament: The Virtual Experience invites you to experience it through innovative technologies ...

  18. Canadian Parliament Buildings

    The Parliament Buildings are three edifices arranged around three sides of Parliament Hill's central lawn, the use and administration of the spaces within each building overseen by the speakers of each chamber of the legislature. [1] The Centre Block (completed 1927, replaced 1866 fire-ravaged original) has the Senate and Commons chambers, and ...

  19. Peace Tower

    The Peace Tower (French: Tour de la Paix) is a focal bell and clock tower sitting on the central axis of the Centre Block of the Canadian parliament buildings in Ottawa, Ontario.The present incarnation replaced the 55-metre (180 ft) Victoria Tower, after the latter burned down in 1916, along with most of the Centre Block; only the Library of Parliament survived.

  20. Parliament Buildings, Ottawa

    Parliament Buildings, Originally built in the 1850s, Canada's Parliament Buildings are an impressive example of High Victorian Gothic architecture. Studded with grotesques and gargoyles on the ...

  21. What to do in Ottawa this weekend: Doors Open festival

    The City of Ottawa's annual Doors Open event is offering the public a glimpse into more than 100 buildings that are usually closed off. On June 1 and 2 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., people can stroll through embassies, breweries, churches, museums and historical buildings across Ottawa. Tours will showcase the stories behind the structures ...

  22. Heritage Building and Ottawa City Hall

    Restoration and renovation work began in early 1988. Renamed the Heritage Building, it officially was reopened as part of Regional Headquarters in May 1990. After municipal amalgamation in 2001, the building became Ottawa City Hall. Today it is the executive block of Ottawa City Hall housing the offices of the Mayor, City Manager and City Clerk.

  23. Parliament of Canada Tours

    Please call the Tour Reservations Office at 613-996-0896 for assistance. Important. Bag restrictions for visitors ... Plan your visit. Important. Guided tours of the Senate are located at the Senate of Canada Building, one block away from Parliament Hill. Plan your visit. May 25, 2024. There are no available tickets. Please select another date ...

  24. Parliament of Canada Tours

    Please call the Tour Reservations Office at 613-996-0896 for assistance. ... Guided tours of the Senate are located at the Senate of Canada Building, one block away from Parliament Hill. Plan your visit. May 25, 2024. Senate Guided Tour Tickets at the Senate of Canada Building — English . There are no English tour tickets available on this date.