Planning a Visit?
We want you to make the most of
your visit to Parliament Hill!
Visiting the buildings and grounds of Parliament Hill is rewarding.
As a site of architectural beauty, historical significance and federal
decision-making, the Hill belongs not only to those who work here, but
to all Canadians.
What you should
know before you arrive
- Parking: There is no parking available on Parliament
Hill. Numerous public and municipal
parking lots (offsite link) are located nearby.
- Vehicles on the Hill: Only authorized vehicles
are permitted on Parliament Hill.
- Security: All visitors to the Parliament Buildings
are required to go through security scanning stations. Line-ups are
to be expected, so we recommend that you allow extra time.
- Special Needs: All facilities are wheelchair accessible.
We can accommodate most special needs. Please call (613) 239-5000
for more information.
- Cost: All tours and programs are FREE of charge.
- Tour Tickets: You can get same-day tickets for
groups of less than 10 people beginning at 9:00 am daily. The number
of tickets for each day is limited. We cannot guarantee a tour to
any visitor on any given day.
- Tour Reservations: You are ONLY required to make
reservations for groups of more than 10 people. Refer to Group
Reservations for more information. Groups of less than 10 people
cannot reserve tickets.
- Tour Length: Tour length varies between 20 and
60 minutes depending on parliamentary activity.
- Tour Schedules: Tour times, routes and schedules
are subject to change without notice. Therefore, no specific tour
departure times are listed. Please see Visitor
News for the latest tour and program updates.
- Refreshments: There are no refreshments available
for purchase on Parliament Hill.
- Souvenirs: The Parliament Hill Boutique offers
a wide variety of souvenirs for purchase. Visit us onsite in the Centre
Block or online.
- Washrooms: Outdoor public washrooms are located
under the Lester B. Pearson statue, behind the West Block.
- Teachers: Visit
School Tours for additional information about bringing classes
to Parliament Hill.
Where you should
go when you arrive
From September 6, 2005 to May 16, 2006: Go to the
Visitor Welcome
Centre for detailed information on program availability
and to obtain tour tickets. The entrance is located under the Peace
Tower and to the right of the main doors at the Centre Block.
From May 17 to September 4, 2006: Go to the Info-Tent
(a large white tent between the Centre and West Blocks) for detailed
information on program availability and to obtain tour tickets.
Use the map of Parliament Hill to confirm
entrance and ticket locations.
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