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The East Block was the heart of the Canadian government for the first 100 years of Canada's history. It is home to the offices of Sir John A. Macdonald, Canada's first prime minister. Visitors to the East block can visit a number of heritage rooms and learn about the evolution of Canada's parliamentary democracy. East Block, Canadian Parliament
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The East Block was built in 1859-65 to the designs of Thomas Stent and Augustus Laver, architects. It was enlarged in 1910-1913 by the Department of Public Works, and underwent major restoration and rehabilitation work in 1978. It is under the care of Public Works Canada.
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The East Block (officially the Eastern Departmental Building; French: Édifice administratif de l'est) is one of the three buildings on Canada 's Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario, containing offices for parliamentarians, as well as some preserved pre- Confederation spaces.
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The public entrance is at East Block, located to the right of the Peace Tower. Public transportation: Parliament is served by several bus routes. Please consult OC Transpo for routes in Ottawa or the Société de transport de l'Outaouais for routes from Gatineau.
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About the East Block project Read about the project, why we are restoring and modernizing the building and the next steps. Design and construction Find out about the next steps now that phase 1 has been completed Explore the East Block Learn about the history and architecture of the East Block. Photo gallery
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The East Block is one of the three buildings on Canada's Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario,. granite memorial arch with accreted bronze sculptures in Ottawa, Ontario, designed by Vernon March and first dedicated by King George VI in 1939. National War Memorial is situated 170 metres east of East Block. Centre Block.
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THE MODERN EAST BLOCK OTTAWA | MOST INTACT OF PARLIAMENT HILL's HERITAGE BUILDINGS The East Block is the most intact of Parliament Hill's heritage buildings..
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Rising above the Rideau Canal and the Ottawa River, the East Block is a very fine example of the of the High Victorian Gothic Revival style.
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From late June to early September, visit East Block, the centre of Canada's government during the late 19 th century. Guided tours take you inside four restored heritage rooms to explore early parliamentary life. Tours include the historic offices of the Governor General, the prime minister, a Cabinet minister and the Privy Council.
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Architecture49 is proud to have been awarded the Rehabilitation of East Block at Parliament Hill in Ottawa. "Rehabilitating the East Block—Parliament Hill's most intact building and one of the world's best examples of High Victorian Gothic architecture—is an intricate task. Seismic experts, designers, heritage stonemasons and artisans.
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The East Block is one of the three buildings on Canada's Parliament Hill, in Ottawa, Ontario, containing offices for parliamentarians, as well as some preserved pre-Confederation spaces.
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History In 1859, the architects Thomas Stent and Augustus Laver designed the East Block in Gothic Revival-style. They added a wing in 1910 to meet the needs for more government office space. The new wing linked the ends of the original building and was designed differently.
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East Block Tours Immersive Experience Discover the centre of Canadian democracy The main Parliament Building is currently closed for rehabilitation, but you can visit the four sites below - free of charge! Each one offers a different visitor experience. Read more about the options or reserve your tickets now.
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The East Block was constructed by Jones, Haycock & Company between 1860 and 1865. An addition was later built between 1910 and 1913. Like the West Block, the East Block was intended to house the civil service of the new Dominion. Over the years it was occupied by prime ministers, the Privy Council, and various government departments.
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East Block is located on Parliament Hill, at 111 Wellington Street. Tours begin at the Governor General's Entrance, in the centre of the building. There are no washrooms or baby changing stations available onsite. There is no bag or coat check. There are no food services.
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Perched on a bluff that rises from the Ottawa River, the Centre Block is the traditional home of Canada's House of Commons and Senate. They are relocated while we restore and modernize the historic building.. Explore the East Block. The East Block, first completed in 1866, then expanded in 1910, held the offices of Sir John A. Macdonald and.