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A Discerning Traveller’s Guide
Best things
to do in
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1 Visit Parliament Hill
The center of the Canadian government is situated on a 170-foot hilltop overlooking the
Ottawa River. Home to the members of Parliament, the Senate and the House of Commons, the
buildings on Parliament Hill are a stunning example of Gothic Revival architecture. Parliament Hill is
a National Historic Site and was the home of Canada’s first government. Explore the Peace Tower
and the Memorial Chamber, a monument to Canadians who have lost their lives in conflict since
the Confederation. The Peace Tower has an observation area as well as a carillon of 53 bells.
Visit the Library of Parliament, a 16-sided domed structure with an impressive range of books in its
collection. In the center of the room stands the marble statue of a young Queen Victoria. Wander
through the House of Commons foyer to see stone carvings and painted panels representing key
moments in Canada’s political, economic and social history. On the ceiling, glass panels show
images of the English rose, the French fleur-de-lis and the three symbolic maple leaves of Canada.
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