Hours and Admission

Opening hours vary depending on the day of your visit. View available tour times. Visitors are encouraged to reserve tickets in advance, as same-day tickets may not be available.

All visitors aged 16 and over must present a valid piece of government-issued photo ID to enter West Block.

Please note that guided tours are not available when the House of Commons is sitting. Due to parliamentary activities, access to the building cannot be guaranteed and tour schedules are subject to change without notice. Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca if you have any questions.

Location and Facilities

West Block is on Parliament Hill, at 111 Wellington Street. Entry is via the Visitor Welcome Centre, located to the right of the building.

The Parliamentary Boutique is in the Visitor Welcome Centre. Visitors can stop in before or after their tour to buy unique products and mementos.

Visitors may also choose to visit the Room of Remembrance after their tour. It houses eight Books of Remembrance, containing the names of all Canadians who have died in military service.

Universal accessible washrooms with baby changing stations are available onsite.

There are unsupervised coat racks (at various heights), but no bag or coat check.

There are accessible water fountains, but no food services.

The Library of Parliament encourages a scent-free environment.

Security and Restrictions

When booking their tickets, visitors must provide their full names and dates of birth. View the Library of Parliament's privacy policy. All visitors aged 16 and over must also present a valid piece of government-issued photo ID upon arrival at West Block. For more information, please contact INFO.SAA@parl.gc.ca.
All visitors are required to pass through security scanning upon arrival. Alternate arrangements can be made for pregnant persons, as well as visitors with pacemakers and other medical needs.
Some items are not permitted at West Block. To consult the full list, please visit pps.parl.ca/restricteditems. Visitors carrying these objects may be denied entry.
Only one bag smaller than 35.5 cm x 30.5 cm x 19 cm (14” x 12” x 7.5”) is permitted per visitor.
Please note that photography and videos are permitted for personal use only. Flash photography, large filming equipment and professional-grade cameras are prohibited. To request special filming permissions, please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca.

Accessibility

Physical environment

West Block and the Visitor Welcome Centre are accessible to wheelchairs and service animals. Wheelchairs and cane seats are available from visitor services on a first-come, first-served basis.

Visitors are required to move up and down several flights of stairs during their tour. Please alert staff if you would prefer to use an elevator.

Seating in the building is limited, and visitors are required to walk and stand throughout the tour. Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca if you require accommodations or assistance.

Arrangements can be made to transport visitors with mobility challenges to the Visitor Welcome Centre, where tours begin. Please contact the Client Care Team at 613-943-9066 / 1-833-980-0827 or PPA-ACP@parl.gc.ca to provide your vehicle information at least 48 hours before your visit. If phoning, please select menu option 3 to reach the Building, Events and Access Services Team.

Sign language

Sign-language interpretation is available upon request, free of charge. To request American Sign Language (ASL) or Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) interpretation, please contact 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca at least two business days before your visit.

Please contact the Tours Reservation Office at 613-996-0896 or tours-visites@parl.gc.ca if you have any questions or concerns about accessibility at West Block.

Guided Tours of the House of Commons at West Block