Parliament Hill

The Parliament Hill is one of the major attractions in Ottawa. Situated on the southern banks of River Ottawa, Parliament Hill is the place where the sessions of Parliament of Canada are held. The Centre block consisting of the Peace Tower is the most important part of the building. The Parliament Hill comprises of the Senate Chambers and the House of Common. The site attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year. The building has three blocks among which the Centre block is bounded by beautiful lawns.

The Parliament Hill of Ottawa also serves as a festival site. The Annual Canada Day is celebrated in the building.

It has hosted a number of important events including birthday of Queen Victoria, golden and silver jubilee of Queen Elizabeth's reign, rising of Canada's flag and others.

There are many monuments and statues which are stationed around the Parliament Hill. Some of the statues built near the site include those of Sir Wilfrid Laurier, Sir Robert Laird Borden, Queen Elizabeth, John George Diefenbaker, Lester Bowles Pearson and others.

The uniqueness of the site lies in the gothic styled buildings. The beautiful gardens of the Parliament Hill in Ottawa have been built in the nineteenth century style. The building in the West Block consisting of the Supreme Court has been demolished.