Group Reservations

Parliament welcomes organized groups of no less than 10 people and no more than 50 people to reserve a guided tour. The availability of tours varies depending on the time and day you choose to visit.

• All groups wishing to tour the Parliament Buildings must make a reservation in advance.
• Group reservations are free but subject to a $100 no-show fee.

What options are available to my group?

• Tour groups have two guided options: Centre Block guided tour and East Block guided tour (subject to space and schedule availability).
• School groups have the additional option of choosing one of two curriculum-based School Tours.
• Individuals and small groups of less than 10 people do not need to make a reservation. Please see Planning a Visit? for more information.

How do I make a reservation for my group?

1. Select a tentative date for your guided tour of Parliament. To help you decide, consult the Senate calendar and House of Commons calendar to determine the scheduled sitting days for both Chambers. The Chamber(s) are not included on the guided tour when either the Senate or the House of Commons is sitting.
2. Complete the group reservation request form. Ensure that all information categories are completed. If you are booking for a school, verify that the required contact information is completed.
3. Submit your request form by fax to (613) 995-1309. Faxes will be processed in order. If the information is complete and the requested time is available, you will receive a confirmation of your tour by fax. If you are booking a school tour, you will receive confirmation once the reservation agent has communicated with the school contact. Please bring your confirmation number with you to present upon arrival.
4. All tours are subject to cancellation without notice due to parliamentary activity. Go to Visitor News for the latest updates.
5. For information on what to expect when you arrive, please consult Planning a Visit? before your tour.

What should we do when we arrive?

1. There are designated bus drop-off areas (offsite link) on Wellington Street and Queen Street.
2. Allow time for your group to disembark from the bus and walk to the Visitor Welcome Centre entrance located at the base of the Peace Tower.
3. All visitors to the Parliament Buildings are required to go through security scanning stations. To avoid delays, encourage your group to leave any unnecessary items, such as backpacks or bags, on the bus or at your point of origin (school, hotel, etc.).

What will my group see on a guided tour?

Centre Block Guided Tour
East Block Guided Tour
School Tours

Are there any other things to do or see after our guided tour?

Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber
Parliament Hill Boutique

What is your cancellation policy?

Schedules and tour routes are subject to change or cancellation without notice due to parliamentary activity.

Should you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so two weeks prior to your tour date. If you fail to cancel your tour before this deadline, you will be charged a $100 late cancellation fee. If you fail to honour your reservation, you will be charged a $100 no-show fee. A notice of the charge will be faxed to you. To ensure your cancellation request is processed quickly, please use the group cancellation request form.

For more information, contact us or call our reservations office at (613) 996-0896.

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Forms

• Group reservation request form

• Group cancellation request form