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.
• You may make a group reservation request online or by Fax.
• Group reservations are free but subject to a $100 no-show fee.

What options are available to my group?

• Tour groups have two guided options: Centre Block guided tour and East Block guided tour (subject to space and schedule availability).
• School groups have the additional option of choosing one of two curriculum-based School Tours.
• Individuals and small groups of less than 10 people do not need to make a reservation. Please see Planning a Visit? for more information.

How do I make a reservation for my group?

1. 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.
2. For an online reservation request, use our Group Reservation Request system. Please make sure that you complete all information categories. If you are booking for a school, the required contact information is essential.
3. To submit your request by fax, print out the group reservation request form, fill it out and send it to (613) 995-1309. We process faxes in the order we receive them. If the information is complete and the requested time is available, we will send you a fax comfirming your tour. If you are booking a school tour, you will receive confirmation after our reservation agent has been in touch with the school contact. Please bring your confirmation number with you to present upon arrival.
4. All tours are subject to cancellation without notice due to parliamentary activity. Go to Visitor News for the latest updates.
5. For information on what to expect when you arrive, please consult Planning a Visit? before your tour.

What should we do when we arrive?

1. There are designated bus drop-off areas (offsite link) on Wellington Street and Queen Street.
2. 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.
3. 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.

If you need to cancel your reservation, you must do so at least two weeks before 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. We will send you a notice of the charge in the same way in which you submitted your request (on-line or by fax).

To make sure that we can process your cancellation request quickly, please follow the on-line steps on the Group Reservation Request system. Or if you have booked a tour by fax, please use the fax cancellation form.

For more information, contact us or call our reservations office at (613) 996-0896.

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Group Reservation Request

Online

Group Reservation Request System

Fax

Group reservation request form

Group cancellation request form