Group Reservations
Parliament welcomes organized groups of no less than 10 people and
no more than 50 people to reserve a guided tour. The availability
of tours varies depending on the time and day you choose to visit.
- All groups wishing to tour the Parliament Buildings must make
a reservation in advance.
- Group reservations are free but subject to a $100 no-show fee.
What options are
available to my group?
How do I make a
reservation for my group?
-
Select a tentative date for your guided tour
of Parliament. To help you decide, consult the
Senate
calendar and
House
of Commons calendar to determine the scheduled sitting days
for both Chambers.
The Chamber(s) are not included on
the guided tour when either the Senate or the House of Commons
is sitting.
- Complete the group
reservation request form. Ensure that all information categories
are completed. If you are booking for a school, verify that the
required contact information is completed.
- Submit your request form by fax to (613) 995-1309. Faxes will
be processed in order. If the information is complete and the requested
time is available, you will receive a confirmation of your tour
by fax. If you are booking a school tour, you will receive confirmation
once the reservation agent has communicated with the school contact.
Please bring your confirmation number with you to present upon arrival.
- All tours are subject to cancellation without notice due to parliamentary
activity. Go to Visitor News for
the latest updates.
- For information on what to expect when you arrive, please consult
Planning a Visit? before your tour.
What should we do when we arrive?
- There are designated
bus drop-off areas (offsite link) on Wellington Street and Queen
Street.
- Allow time for your group to disembark from the bus and walk
to the Visitor Welcome Centre entrance
located at the base of the Peace Tower.
- All visitors to the Parliament Buildings are required to go through
security scanning stations. To avoid delays, encourage your group
to leave any unnecessary items, such as backpacks or bags, on the
bus or at your point of origin (school, hotel, etc.).
What will my group see on a guided tour?
Centre Block Guided Tour
East Block Guided Tour
School Tours
Are there any other things to do or see after
our guided tour?
Peace Tower
and Memorial Chamber
Parliament Hill Boutique
What is your cancellation policy?
Schedules and tour routes are subject to change
or cancellation without notice due to parliamentary activity.
Should you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so two weeks
prior to your tour date. If you fail to cancel your tour before this
deadline, you will be charged a $100 late cancellation fee.
If you fail to honour your reservation, you will be charged a $100
no-show fee. A notice of the charge will be faxed
to you. To ensure your cancellation request is processed quickly,
please use the
group cancellation request form.
For more information, contact
us or call our reservations office at (613) 996-0896.
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