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Parliament: The Immersive Experience, Ottawa, ON
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Parliament: The Immersive Experience

211 Sparks St · Ottawa, ON

Why you should go…

Parliament: The Immersive Experience was created by the Library of Parliament so visitors can see Centre Block while the main Parliament Building is closed for a long rehabilitation. The 45-minute visit pairs an exhibit with a 360-degree show of large projections of the Senate, House of Commons, Library of Parliament, Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber. It covers nearly a century of parliamentary history, in English and French. Tickets are free but should be reserved ahead.

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Good to know

General attractions guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Book the time slot, not just the ticket

    Timed entry is now the norm at big-draw attractions, and online tickets are often cheaper than the gate.

  • Grab the daily schedule on arrival

    Feeding times, keeper talks, and shows run on a posted timetable that changes day to day.

  • The first hour is the quietest

    Queues build through late morning and peak after lunch, so an early start buys you the shortest waits.

  • Budget past the ticket price

    Parking, lockers, strollers, and food inside the gates are common extras worth planning for.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Parliament: The Immersive Experience, ordered by straight-line distance.

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    Family Favorite

    Bank of Canada Museum

    Free

    Interactive museum exploring Canadian currency, economic history, and how the economy works, free to enter.

    Right next doorSwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Parliament Hill

    Free

    Canada's seat of government above the Ottawa River, with free guided tours of the House of Commons in the West Block.

    0.2 mi awaySwitch it up: Sightseeing

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Parliament Hill Tours

    Free

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

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Family Favorite

    Gray Line Ottawa Hop-On Hop-Off

    $25–$50

    An open-top double-decker bus loop past Parliament Hill, Confederation Boulevard and Sussex Drive with live bilingual guides.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Tours
    Iconic

    Lady Dive Tours

    $25–$50

    Amphibious bus-boat tour of Ottawa-Gatineau that drives through downtown streets then splashes into the Ottawa River.

    0.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Tours

  • Sport & Outdoor
    Outdoor Adventure

    RentABike Ottawa

    $25–$50

    Bike rental and guided tour shop on the Rideau Canal pathway in downtown Ottawa.

    0.4 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor