While this site has participated in Doors Open Ontario in the past, it is not part of the current season’s program. Please check the Home page for this year’s events and participating sites.

Parliamentary Precinct Rehabilitationin-person Doors Open Ottawa

    Parliamentary Precinct Rehabilitation

    Public Services and Procurement Canada invites you to visit Parliament Hill during Doors Open Ottawa. Although Centre Block is currently closed, visitors can meet subject matter experts on the Hill and get answers to all their questions. Visitors are free to roam to different stations to learn about the rehabilitation of the Centre Block.

    Come and visit this plaza during Doors Open Ottawa. Construction is underway to restore and modernize the Centre Block and advance construction of Canada’s new Parliament Welcome Centre. Though the Centre Block is currently closed, visitors during Doors Open can view a special exhibit featuring videos, images and information about the design plans for the building and the Parliamentary Precinct. As part of Digital Doors Open, check out the video below to learn more about the removal of the carillon bells from the Peace Tower.

    Architecture

    Year built: 1916-20

    Architect: John A. Pearson and Jean-Omer Marchand
    Architectural style:Gothic revival

    Dates/hours open

    Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

    Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.