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Visit Canada's Parliament

Discover the centre of Canadian democracy

The main Parliament Building is currently closed for rehabilitation, but you can visit the four sites below – free of charge! Each one offers a different visitor experience. Read more about the options or reserve your tickets now. Please note that separate tickets are required for each building.

Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca if you have any questions.

 

The Senate of Canada Building, a former train station lined with stone columns.
Guided 30 min

Guided Tours of the Senate of Canada Building

Visit the upper chamber of Parliament in its temporary location, the former Ottawa train station.

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West Block, a Neo-Gothic building with a dark brown copper roof.
Guided 40 min

Guided Tours of the House of Commons at West Block

Explore the lower chamber in this historic building on Parliament Hill.

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East Block, a Neo-Gothic building with a green copper roof.
Guided 40 min

Guided Tours of East Block

Visit four restored heritage rooms for a glimpse of life at Parliament in the 19th century.

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A stone building lined with large window bays.
Timed experience 45 min

Parliament: The Immersive Experience

Discover the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this immersive multimedia show.

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Other Things to Do at Parliament

The Senate and House of Commons chambers.

Debates and committees

Watch live proceedings in the Senate or the House of Commons or attend a public committee meeting.

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The Parliamentary Boutique, its shelves filled with colourful products.

Parliamentary Boutique

Visit the Parliamentary Boutique, in person or online, for unique products and mementos.

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How to Get Here

The Parliament Buildings are located in downtown Ottawa. You are welcome to visit more than one site, but please ensure you have the required tickets and allow time to move between buildings and pass through security screening (a recommended minimum of 30 minutes between tours).

A map of downtown Ottawa, showing the locations of the Parliament Buildings. A legend identifies the buildings’ addresses. Number 1 is the Senate of Canada Building, at 2 Rideau Street. Number 2 is the House of Commons at West Block, at 111 Wellington Street (on the west side of Parliament Hill). Number 3 is East Block, also at 111 Wellington Street (on the east side of Parliament Hill). Number 4 is Parliament: The Immersive Experience, at 211 Sparks Street.

public-transitPublic Transit

Parliament is served by the O-Train (Line 1) and several bus routes. Please consult OC Transpo for routes within Ottawa or the Société de transport de l’Outaouais for routes from Gatineau.

car-bikeCar or Bike

There is no parking available at the Parliament Buildings. A number of private and city lots are located nearby, and there are bike racks and on-street parking in the area.

tour-busesTour Buses

Tour bus parking is available in designated areas throughout the city.