Visit East Block

The prime minister’s office, a historical room filled with Victorian-era furnishings and décor.

Hours and Admission

East Block is open during the summer season. Opening hours may vary depending on the day of your visit. View available tour times. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as same-day tickets may not be available.

Please arrive 5-10 minutes before your tour time and be aware that you will need to wait outdoors for your tour.

Due to parliamentary activities, access to the building cannot be guaranteed and tour schedules are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca if you have any questions.

Location and Facilities

East Block is located on Parliament Hill, at 111 Wellington Street. Tours begin at the Governor General’s Entrance, in the centre of the building.

There are no washrooms or baby changing stations available onsite.
There is no bag or coat check.
There are no food services.
The Library of Parliament encourages a scent-free environment.

Due to the limited capacity of the historic rooms, strollers may not be allowed on tour. They can be left in the building and picked up at the end of the visit.

Security and Restrictions

All visitors are required to pass through security scanning upon arrival. Alternate arrangements can be made for pregnant persons, as well as visitors with pacemakers and other medical needs.
Some items are not permitted at East Block. To consult the full list, please visit pps.parl.ca/restricteditems. Visitors carrying these objects may be denied entry
Only one bag smaller than 35.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 19 cm (14” x 12” x 7.5”) is permitted per visitor.
Please note that photography and videos are permitted for personal use only. Flash photography, large filming equipment and professional-grade cameras are prohibited. To request special filming permissions, please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca.

Accessibility

Physical environment

East Block is accessible to wheelchairs and service animals. Wheelchairs and cane seats are available from visitor services on a first-come, first-served basis.

Visitors are required to move up and down several flights of stairs during their tour. Please alert staff if you would prefer to use an elevator.

There is no seating in the building, and visitors are required to walk and stand throughout their tour. Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca if you require accommodations or assistance.

Arrangements can be made to transport visitors with mobility challenges to the East Block entrance. Please contact the Senate Traffic and Parking Office at 613-316-0997 or traffic@sen.parl.gc.ca to provide your vehicle information at least 24 hours before your visit.

Sign language

Sign-language interpretation is available upon request, free of charge. To request American Sign Language (ASL) or Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) interpretation, please contact 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca at least two business days before your visit.