Ottawa Parliament Hill
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Monument - Historical
Canada’s political heart focuses on Ottawa’s Parliament Hill, crowned with a flurry of grand government buildings.
The most impressive building is the Gothic-style Centre Block, the main Parliamentary Building, with its soaring central Peace Tower and gabled copper-topped roofline. The building is flanked by the matching East and West Blocks.
Centre Block houses the Senate and Commons chambers, where public galleries are provided for visitors wishing to watch the parliamentary proceedings.
It’s well worth taking one of the free daily tours to admire the interior of Centre Block and its hand-carved stonework.
Listen out for the 53-bell carillon concerts ringing out from the Peace Tower, or climb the stairs for views of Ottawa from the tower’s observation deck.
Latest Reviews
Review by peter m, October 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour and Cruise
very good included boat trip as well'but strange ticket only valid for one day other citys tours valid for up to three days?
Review by Danny E, Canada, September 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Excellent!!
Review by David S, August 2012
Doing what: Ottawa City Hop-on Hop-off Tour
Great. The best way to see Ottowa you must go on it.
Parliament Hill is at the top of the Rideau Canal, in downtown Ottawa.
