Canada Parliament Building, Ottawa, ON - Capitol Buildings on Waymarking.com

The main buildings are: the Centre Block, built between 1865 and 1927, containing the House of Commons and Senate chambers, and featuring the Peace Tower and Library of Parliament; the East Block, built in two stages in 1867 and 1910, containing senators' offices and preserved Confederation-era rooms; and the West Block, built in 1865, containing ministers' and MPs' offices and meeting rooms. The three blocks are disposed around a large grassy quadrangle, while the Centre Block is surrounded by lawns and a walk overlooking the Ottawa River. The Library of Parliament was opened in 1876. The Legislature of the Province of Canada met for the first time in the new building on June 8, 1866, and the new Parliament of the Dominion of Canada began its first session there on November 6, 1867.
A very interesting part of the building is the limestone that is used for its construction. If one looks very carefully you will find fossils in the walls and if you have probems identifing or finding that, ask the guards who are around or following the group. They are more than happy to point out and name the fossils for you.Please ask them how they know about it. I think it is a good story!

Type of Capitol: National Address: Parliament Hill Wellington Street Ottawa, ON Canada K1A 0A2 Dates of Construction: December 20, 1859 Major Renovations: The Centre block was destroyed Feb. 3, 1916 and was rebuilt during the WW 1 and the library is being rebuilt at this time. Hours: Guided tours of the Centre Block are available daily. Please ask Capitol Web Site: [Web Link] Historical Monuments/Memorials: There are too many to list in this spot. There is a pamphlet for you and it will tell all the stories. The National Police Memorial is on the grounds and the National War Memorial is just around the corner, with the tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Across the road from Parliment Hill there is an Information Office and look for the city tour pamphlet, there is really lots to see.

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