Parliament Hill(The Hill)

Parliament Hill, located in downtown Ottawa and perched on a cliff on the south bank of the Ottawa River, is the seat of the Canadian federal government and a symbolic landmark of Ottawa and all of Canada. The Centennial Flame Monument, the expansive lawns, and the lifelike sculptures in Parliament Hill Square attract visitors from around the world year-round. The daily Changing of the Guard ceremony in the summer adds a solemn and ceremonial touch to this historic complex.