The Parliament house of Canada is known as Parliament Hill. It is located in downtown Ottawa, ON. In 1841, when lower Canada (Quebec) and upper Canada (Ontario) joined in the form of provinces of Canada, at that time Queen Victoria chose the rough and ready lumber town of Ottawa for Parliament. This was a political safe site for the parliament. The Centre, East, and West blocks of the Parliament Building were built between 1859 and 1866.
On February 1916, Centre block of the building caught on fire and many valuable books and seven lives burnt in it. On that time parliament shifted into nearby Victoria Memorial Museum. This museum now known as Canadian Museum of Nature. After this fire, Canadian people believed that their parliament needs a permanent house. Consequently, work of rebuilding the parliament house started and it was completed in 1922, but peace tower finished later in 1927.
In the Centre Block of the Parliament, Senators and Members of Parliament discuss national issues, mend old policies, and make new laws.The East and West blocks of parliament were built for public services.
The Senate Chamber is located at the East side of the Centre block of the parliament. Here, Head of State meets parliament. The Names of formal governor generals are carved in the ceiling. Upper wall of the chamber has pictures that show the scenes of the First world war. Canada's flora and fauna's pictures are carved below them in stone and wood.
The House of Commons Chamber is located at the west side of the Centre Block. It is decorated in green as the British House of Commons. The material used in wall and ceiling is representing Canada's rich heritage. Most of the time, members of parliament are debiting and voting on bills here.
Library of Parliament is located at the end of the Hall of Honour. It is a domed room that has a white marble statue of young Queen Victoria. Architecturally, it is a masterpiece of work as it has a beautiful floor and walls. This library stores many unrepairable books, journals, periodicals, and newspapers.
As I mentioned above construction of the peace tower was finished in late1927. It is a symbol that shows the commitment of Canada toward peace. There is a Memorial Chamber on the third floor that was built for the honour of Canadians who died in the armed conflicts. It also has an observation area and the carillon for the visitors.
Parliament2. (2003). The interior of the House of Commons in Canada [Image file]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Parliament2.jpg
Peace Tower,2012. (2012). Peace Tower, Parliament Hill, Canada [Image file]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peace_Tower,_2012.jpg
Photo of the fire. (2011). Parliament Hill after the fire of 1916 [Image file]. Retrieved from http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitDa.do?method=preview&lang=EN&id=19289
Senate Chamber Panorama HDR. (2008). Inside view of Senate Chamber [Image file]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/chocolatedisco/3127444266/in/photostream
On February 1916, Centre block of the building caught on fire and many valuable books and seven lives burnt in it. On that time parliament shifted into nearby Victoria Memorial Museum. This museum now known as Canadian Museum of Nature. After this fire, Canadian people believed that their parliament needs a permanent house. Consequently, work of rebuilding the parliament house started and it was completed in 1922, but peace tower finished later in 1927.Center Block:
In the Centre Block of the Parliament, Senators and Members of Parliament discuss national issues, mend old policies, and make new laws.The East and West blocks of parliament were built for public services.
East Block:
The Senate Chamber is located at the East side of the Centre block of the parliament. Here, Head of State meets parliament. The Names of formal governor generals are carved in the ceiling. Upper wall of the chamber has pictures that show the scenes of the First world war. Canada's flora and fauna's pictures are carved below them in stone and wood.
West Block:
The House of Commons Chamber is located at the west side of the Centre Block. It is decorated in green as the British House of Commons. The material used in wall and ceiling is representing Canada's rich heritage. Most of the time, members of parliament are debiting and voting on bills here.
The Library of Parliament:
Library of Parliament is located at the end of the Hall of Honour. It is a domed room that has a white marble statue of young Queen Victoria. Architecturally, it is a masterpiece of work as it has a beautiful floor and walls. This library stores many unrepairable books, journals, periodicals, and newspapers.
The Peace Tower:
As I mentioned above construction of the peace tower was finished in late1927. It is a symbol that shows the commitment of Canada toward peace. There is a Memorial Chamber on the third floor that was built for the honour of Canadians who died in the armed conflicts. It also has an observation area and the carillon for the visitors.
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References
Parliament of Canada. (2012). The Parliament Buildings. Retrieved from http://www.parl.gc.ca/About/Parliament/Publications/ParliamentBuildings/ParlBlgs-e.asp
Ottawa-Parliament Hill-Bibliotheque-Interieur 01. (2013). Inside of the library [Image file]. Retrieved from http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ottawa_-_Parliament_Hill_-_Biblioth%C3%A8que_-_Int%C3%A9rieur_01.jpg
Parliament Hill. (2014 February 11). Retrieved February 18, 2014 from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_Hill
Parliament2. (2003). The interior of the House of Commons in Canada [Image file]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Parliament2.jpg
Peace Tower,2012. (2012). Peace Tower, Parliament Hill, Canada [Image file]. Retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Peace_Tower,_2012.jpg
Photo of the fire. (2011). Parliament Hill after the fire of 1916 [Image file]. Retrieved from http://www.museevirtuel-virtualmuseum.ca/edu/ViewLoitDa.do?method=preview&lang=EN&id=19289
Senate Chamber Panorama HDR. (2008). Inside view of Senate Chamber [Image file]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/chocolatedisco/3127444266/in/photostream
The House of Commons is located at the west side of the Centre Block and this is decorated with green color.
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