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2024
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The seat of the federal government, its gothic buildings alone are worth a visit. In summer, don't miss the changing of the guard.

Parliament officially opened its doors in 1867 with the coming into force of the British North America Act, marking Canada's independence from the British Empire. The Dominion of Canada was founded, bringing together the United Province of Canada (United Canada), Nova Scotia and New Brunswick into a single entity. The new Parliament was composed of the Queen of England (represented by the Governor General), the Senate and the House of Commons. It was not until 1982, however, that the British Parliament's power to legislate for Canada was repealed, thus repatriating the Constitution of Canada(Canada Act 1982).

Parliament Hill is home to the three magnificent Gothic federal government buildings. The largest, located in the center, usually houses the Senate and the House of Commons. However, with major restoration work underway in the Centre Block until 2030-31, the House of Commons has moved to the West Block and the Senate to the former Ottawa train station on Rideau Street. Parliament hosts many guided tours that allow visitors to appreciate not only the architecture of the buildings, but also to understand the division of powers between the various Canadian institutions. During the summer season, at 10:00 a.m., the changing of the guard is performed with the seriousness that befits this strange and unchanging ceremonial. An unmissable visit!


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Visite super intéressante
À faire absolument, bâtiments magnifiques de l'extérieure sur la colline du parlement. Visites gratuites du sénat et chambres des communs. Super intéressantes pas trop longues et instructives.
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Visited in august 2019
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Beau bâtiment
Ce bâtiment reflète l'architecture canadienne. Il est splendide ! J'ai également pu admirer un spectacle lumineux projeté sur la façade de ca bâtiment. C'était magique.
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Visited in august 2019
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Ottawa : ville des contrastes
A voir absolument : la Colline du Parlement et son architecture victorienne grandiose.
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Visited in october 2018
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Visites gratuites en français et anglais (s'y rendre avant 9h au guichet). On peut assister à une instance gratuitement. Très intéressant.
Visited in august 2018
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Visite très intéressante bien qu'un peu rapide. Magnifique bibliothèque. Par contre début 2019 en raison de travaux énormes il va fermer pendant...10 ans ! Ne pas aller à Ottawa juste pour ça...

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