East Block

The East Block, in Ottawa

The East Block is one of the historic buildings of the Parliament of Canada, designated a national historic site. The Ottawa audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this neo-Gothic building, a witness of the beginnings of the Confederation.

The historic building of the Confederation

The Parliament of Canada is composed of several buildings, each more imposing than the last, which frame the hill. The East Block is one of them, designated a national historic site. Built in the neo-Gothic style at the time of the creation of the Canadian Confederation, in the second half of the nineteenth century, it was one of the first buildings of the Parliament and sheltered the offices of the first leaders of the country. With its towers, its steep roofs and its worked details, it testifies to the architecture of this founding era. Some historic rooms are kept there in memory of the beginnings of the country. The East Block is a precious witness of the political history of Canada.

What to see

You admire the neo-Gothic building with towers, steep roofs and worked details, one of the first buildings of the Parliament, designated a national historic site, which sheltered the offices of the first leaders at the time of the Confederation. The East Block testifies to the beginnings of Canada. It is a stop for those curious about history, to be explored on foot.

Practical information

The East Block lies on Parliament Hill, in the heart of Ottawa, reachable on foot. You admire its exterior freely; the visits of the interior and the historic rooms follow their own conditions and hours, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements in advance.

What is the East Block in Ottawa?

One of the historic buildings of the Parliament, designated a national historic site, built in neo-Gothic style at the time of the Confederation, which sheltered the offices of the first leaders of Canada.

Where is the East Block?

On Parliament Hill, in the heart of Ottawa, in Canada.