Centre Block Guided Tour

Visit the centre stage of Canadian democracy by taking a guided tour of the Centre Block of Parliament!

Schedules and tours of the Centre Block vary – sometimes without notice – according to the time and day on which you choose to visit.

• All tours and programs are offered free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
• The number of tour tickets for each day is limited. Tours cannot be guaranteed to any visitor on any given day.
• Tours range in length from 20 minutes to 60 minutes depending on parliamentary activity.
• Tours are shorter and do not go to the Senate and House of Commons Chambers when they are in use. Consult the Senate calendar and House of Commons calendar to determine the scheduled sitting days for both Chambers.
• Tours are cancelled in times surrounding question period. Instead, visitors may visit the public galleries of both the Senate and House of Commons, subject to space availability.
• Because tour times, routes and schedules are subject to change without notice, no specific tour departure times are listed. See Visitor News for the latest tour updates.
• Tours of Centre Block begin in the Visitor Welcome Centre (VWC), located on the ground floor under the Peace Tower. The VWC offers a small exhibit describing the history, roles and functions of Canada’s parliamentarians.
• The Centre Block is closed to the public on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Canada Day (July 1).

Are there any other things to do or see after my guided tour?

Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber
Parliament Hill Boutique
Public Galleries

Need more information?

To find out more about what to expect when you arrive on Parliament Hill, please consult Planning a Visit?

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Centre Block guided tour departures

October 4, 2006 to May 16, 2007

When Parliament is NOT in session

Daily: 9 am - 3:20 pm

When Parliament IS in session

Monday to Thursday:

9:00 am - 12:50 pm

Friday:

9:00 am - 9:50 am
12:30 pm - 3:20 pm

Weekends:

9:00 am - 3:20 pm

Tickets? Visitors can obtain same-day tickets at the Visitor Welcome Centre (located on the ground floor under the
Peace Tower).

May 17, 2007 to September 3, 2007

When Parliament is NOT in session

Weekdays:
9:00 am to 7:20 pm

Weekends and Holidays:
9:00 am to 4:20 pm

When Parliament IS in session

Monday to Thursday:
9:00 am to 12:50 pm
3:30 pm to 7:20 pm

Friday:
9:20 am to 9:50 am
12:50 pm to 7:20 pm

Weekends:
9:00 am to 4:20 pm

Tickets? Visitors can obtain same-day tickets at the Info-Tent (located between the Centre Block and the West Block).