Parliament Hill

Parliament Hill is a sightseeing stop in Ottawa, ON, part of the National Capital Region guide. Cost: free.

111 Wellington St · Ottawa, ON

Why you should go…

Parliament Hill rises above the Ottawa River in downtown Ottawa, with three parliamentary buildings set around a central lawn. The Centre Block is closed for restoration, so the House of Commons sits in the West Block, where free guided tours run about 40 minutes. Bring photo ID if you are 16 or older. Outside you can see the Centennial Flame and more than 20 bronze statues of figures from Canadian history.

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What's around here?

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Parliament Hill Tours
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Free guided tours of Canada's Parliament Buildings, including the Library of Parliament and Senate chamber.
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