Peace Tower
& Centre Block
You cannot currently enter the Peace Tower or tour Centre Block, including the main Library. Do not plan on an observation-deck visit.
Official closure & project informationPARLIAMENT HILL / PLAN AHEAD
The Hill is open
to a new chapter.
Centre Block and the Peace Tower remain closed during rehabilitation. Other Parliament experiences offer ways to explore the story.
Explore your visit
05 / COME FOR THE STORY
Visiting Parliament Hill
Ottawa is still worth the trip.
Plan around the work.
Peace Tower
House of Commons
Visit the House of Commons in its temporary home at West Block. Reserve through Parliament's official booking service.
Find official tour ticketsSenate of Canada
Explore the Senate of Canada Building at 2 Rideau Street, a separate location near Parliament Hill.
Check the meeting locationThe Immersive Experience
Discover Centre Block through an exhibition and a 360° multimedia show. This is a separate experience, not entry into the tower.
Explore Parliament experiencesBefore you go
- Official Parliament tour tickets are free; reserve ahead and check availability.
- Read your confirmation for arrival time, identification and security requirements.
- Check current access and construction notices. Views and routes may change.
Having trouble opening the booking service? Start with the official Canada.ca Parliament Hill guide for current visitor resources.
Sources: Parliament visitor planning · The Immersive Experience · Library of Parliament
04 / THE NEXT CHAPTER
LATEST SOURCE · 28 SEPTEMBER 2026Preserving a landmark.
Preserving a landmark.
Preparing for
another century.
The work goes far beyond a fresh coat of paint. Centre Block is being conserved and modernized while a new underground Parliament Welcome Centre takes shape.
Read the official project update01
A stronger foundation
The Senate's September update reports that the Peace Tower has a new foundation, secured to Centre Block's main level.
02
Conservation in view
Scaffolding is the next step for the tower. Expect work, screening and changing views, rather than the unobstructed scenes in older photographs.
03
A more accessible Parliament
Building systems are being updated, alongside improvements to accessibility, safety and energy performance.
04
A target, not an opening date
PSPC is aiming to finish construction in 2030–2031, with reopening anticipated a year later after testing. Check official updates before making plans.
Visitor and project information checked 30 September 2026. This independent guide is a dated snapshot; official notices take precedence.