Parliament Hill, colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern bank of the Ottawa River that houses the Parliament of Canada in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. It accommodates a suite of Gothic revival buildings whose architectural elements were chosen to evoke the history of parliamentary democracy. Parliament Hill attracts approxim…
Parliament Hill, colloquially known as The Hill, is an area of Crown land on the southern bank of the Ottawa River that houses the Parliament of Canada in downtown Ottawa, Ontario. It accommodates a suite of Gothic revival buildings whose architectural elements were chosen to evoke the history of parliamentary democracy. Parliament Hill attracts approximately three million visitors each year. The Parliamentary Protective Service is responsible for law enforcement on Parliament Hill and in the parliamentary precinct, while the National Capital Commission is responsible for maintaining the nine-hectare area of the grounds.
Location: Ottawa River / Wellington Street, Downtown Ottawa
Built: 1859–1876
Architect: Calvert Vaux, Marshall Wood (landscapes) · Thomas Scott (oversight)
Built for: Legislature of the Province of Canada, Parliament of Canada
AdBook Tours, Day Trips, Tickets, Exclusive Access, Sightseeing Trips & More on Viator. 5-Star Rated Tours & Activities in Ottawa! Book Top Tours Now on Viator.
Site visitors: Over 1M in the past month
Types: Skip The Line Tickets, Museum Tickets, Day Tours, Guided Tours, Bus Tours
Save
Share
More