Between July and September, visit the East Block, the nerve centre of Canada’s government for the country’s first hundred years! It was intended to house the political executive and provided offices for some key historical figures.

In the 1980s, three rooms were restored to resemble their 1872 form and function, giving visitors the opportunity to view a glimpse of the past.

• Office of the Governor General
• Office of Sir John A. Macdonald
• The Privy Council Chamber

For more information on what to expect when you arrive on Parliament Hill, go to Planning a Visit?

East Block guided tour information

July 2 to September 3, 2012

Daily:

10:00 am to 5:15 pm

Cost: Free

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

Groups of 10 or more must make a reservation in advance by calling 613-996-0896.