Canadian Parliament Buildings

Canada’s Parliament Buildings on Parliament Hill in Ottawa form the core of the national legislature, with Centre Block flanked by East and West Block and backed by the Library of Parliament. Built mainly in the 1860s, the complex combines Victorian High Gothic and later Gothic Revival design, using varied sandstone to create a unified exterior. After the original Centre Block burned in 1916, the present one was completed in 1927, crowned by the Peace Tower. Though some historic structures were demolished and larger removal schemes were proposed, the long-term approach became restoration, preserving the precinct as both the working center of federal government and a major architectural landmark.

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