Parliament Hill
Quick Facts
- Location
- Canada, Ottawa
- Category
- Square & Landmark
- Duration
- About 1.5–2 hours (incl. tour)
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Parliament Hill grounds are free to enter; Senate Tours, House of Commons Tours at West Block, East Block Tours (summer only) and Parliament: The Immersive Experience are all free of charge · Free tickets for the Immersive Experience must be reserved and same-day tickets may not be available; the experience lasts about 30 minutes. Visitors on the House of Commons tour at West Block must show government-issued photo ID and pass registration and screening, arriving 30 minutes early; arrive 25 minutes early for Senate tours and 20 minutes early for East Block tours.
- Address
- Wellington St, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A9, Canada
- Coordinates
- 45.4247, -75.7000
Introduction
Parliament Hill rises above the Ottawa River as the emblem of Canadian federal power: three Gothic Revival buildings clustered around the Peace Tower, their green copper roofs gleaming. Free guided tours climb the tower for river panoramas, and summer evenings bring the Sound and Light Show. The daily Changing of the Guard on the front lawn echoes British tradition. As the heart of national ceremony and democracy, it suits history and architecture lovers alike.
✨ Highlights
🛈 Practical Info
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Parliament Hill grounds are free to enter; Senate Tours, House of Commons Tours at West Block, East Block Tours (summer only) and Parliament: The Immersive Experience are all free of charge |
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Free tickets for the Immersive Experience must be reserved and same-day tickets may not be available; the experience lasts about 30 minutes. Visitors on the House of Commons tour at West Block must show government-issued photo ID and pass registration and screening, arriving 30 minutes early; arrive 25 minutes early for Senate tours and 20 minutes early for East Block tours.
💡 Tips
FAQ
How much is the admission for Parliament Hill?
Free Admission: Parliament Hill grounds are free to enter; Senate Tours, House of Commons Tours at West Block, East Block Tours (summer only) and Parliament: The Immersive Experience are all free of charge; Free tickets for the Immersive Experience must be reserved and same-day tickets may not be available; the experience lasts about 30 minutes. Visitors on the House of Commons tour at West Block must show government-issued photo ID and pass registration and screening, arriving 30 minutes early; arrive 25 minutes early for Senate tours and 20 minutes early for East Block tours.
Any practical tips for visiting Parliament Hill?
Free tours fill fast—arrive early to queue. Stay for the summer evening sound-and-light show.
How long should I spend at Parliament Hill?
A typical visit takes About 1.5–2 hours (incl. tour).
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