Parliament of Canada - Centre Block Guided Tour

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

Schedule

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 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 attend the public galleries of both the Senate and House of Commons, subject to space availability.
Centre Block is closed to the public on Christmas Day, New Year’s Day and Canada Day (July 1).

All tours are offered free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis.
The number of tickets for each day is limited. Tours cannot be guaranteed to any visitor on any given day.
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.

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