Parliament Hill
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Parliament Hill is probably the best know tourist attraction in Ottawa, as well as a national symbol of Canada.
You can enjoy just walking through the grounds on Parliament Hill, checking out the architecture and the monuments, as well as enjoying the green space. You may well run into a Mountie, decked out in his traditional scarlet outfit. A “Discover the Hill - Self-Guiding Booklet” is available for free to help you learn about the history and significance of what you can see on Parliament Hill. Guided tours are also available.
The Parliament Buildings themselves consist of three main buildings. The main one is the Centre Block, which contains the Peace Tower, and is where the House of Commons and the Senate are located. The East Block is where the Senators have their offices and the West Block is where the Members of Parliament have their offices.
There are daily guided tours of the Parliament buildings. These tours are free of charge and tickets cannot be booked in advance - the tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours may also be cancelled or reduced if Parliament is in session. To attend a tour, simply show up at the entrance to the Peace Tower.
At night time during the summer, there is celebration in the air with a free light and sound show offering beautiful light projections on the Parliament buildings, accompanied by lively music.
Every morning at 10:00 a.m., the Changing of the Guards, a majestic military drill, takes place.
The Peace Tower carillon is played every weekday during the summer from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the rest of the year from 12:00 noon to 12:15.
Parliament Hill is the focal point of Canada Day celebrations. Every year, tens of thousands of locals and visitors from across the country go to the Hill for a day of celebration, which usually includes musical concerts from prominent Canadians, the RCMP musical ride, and a performance by the Governor General’s Foot Guards.
You can find out more about Parliament Hill on the official website. You can watch the Hill live on their webcam.

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