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Centre Block Guided Tour
Visit the centre stage of Canadian democracy by taking a guided tour
of the Centre Block of Parliament!
Schedules and tours of the Centre Block vary – sometimes without
notice – according to the time and day on which you choose to
visit.
- All tours and programs are offered free of charge
on a first-come, first-served basis.
- The number of tour tickets for each day is limited. Tours cannot
be guaranteed to any visitor on any given day.
- Tours range in length from 20 minutes to 60 minutes depending
on parliamentary activity.
- Tours are shorter and do not go to the Senate and House of Commons
Chambers when they are in use. Consult the Senate
calendar and House
of Commons calendar to determine the scheduled sitting days
for both Chambers.
- Tours are cancelled in times surrounding question period. Instead,
visitors may visit the public galleries
of both the Senate and House of Commons, subject to space availability.
- Because tour times, routes and schedules are subject to change
without notice, no specific tour departure times are listed. See
Visitor News for the latest tour
updates.
- Tours of Centre Block begin in the Visitor
Welcome Centre (VWC), located on the ground floor under the
Peace Tower. The VWC offers a small exhibit describing the history,
roles and functions of Canada’s parliamentarians.
- Although the Main Library Building is closed for renovations,
you will see an exhibit which offers a glimpse of the Library’s
architecture and collections. For more information about the renovations,
visit www.parliamenthill.gc.ca
(offsite link).
- The Centre Block is closed to the public on Christmas Day, New
Year’s Day and Canada Day (July 1).
Are
there any other things to do or see after my guided tour?
Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber
Parliament Hill Boutique
Need more information?
To find out more about what to expect when you arrive on Parliament
Hill, please consult Planning
a Visit?
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Centre Block guided tour departures
October 11, 2005 to May 17, 2006
When Parliament is NOT in session
Daily:
9:00 am - 3:20 pm
When Parliament IS in session
Monday to Thursday:
9:00 am - 12:50 pm
Friday:
9:00 am - 9:50 am
12:30 pm - 3:20 pm
Weekends:
9:00 am - 3:20 pm
Tickets? Visitors can obtain same-day tickets at
the Visitor Welcome Centre. Groups of 10 or more must make a reservation
in advance by calling (613) 996-0896.
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