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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Parliament Hill of Canada

Travel place Parliament Hill

Federal government buildings dominate downtown Ottawa, especially those on Parliament Hill off Wellington St, near the canal. The Parliament Buildings itself, with its Peace Tower and clock, is most striking.  Beside it are East and West blocks, with their sharp, green, oxidized copper-topped roofing.


Parliament Buildings
Parliament Hill of Canada

facts about parliament

Inside the parliament Building, the Commons and Senate sit and can be viewed when in session (which is not in summer).the interior is all hand-carved limestone and sandstone. See the beautiful library with its wood and wrought iron. Free 20 minute tours run frequently but reservations are required; be prepared for tight security, including metal detectors. In summer book the tour n the white tent out on the lawn; in winter there’s a reservation desk inside.
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