The Peace Tower spirals skyward some 92m (302 ft.). It is the focal point of the Centre Block. The Parliament buildings are located in North central Ottawa along the shore of the Ottawa River, which is the boundary separating the Province of Ontario from the Province of Quebec.

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The Parliament Buildings themselves are comprised of a number of buildings, construction of which began around 1860. The East Block has been maintained as a historically accurate reflection of conditions at the time of Canada’s confederation. The West Block, which contains the actual working offices of Canada’s Prime Minister and the members of parliament, and is not open to the public. The Center Block contains the House of Commons and the Senate.

The two houses of Parliament, the House of Commons and the Senate, are in the buildings on either side of the Peace Tower, and can be visited, as part of a guided tour, along with Confederation Hall and the Hall of Honor. The Parliament buildings are a famous landmark and are the most photographed place in Ottawa, Ontario. You can visit the buildings and grounds and see the beauty of the architectural design of the building and learn about the historical significance it holds.

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Aerial view of Prince Edward Island, off the east coast of Canada. Murray Harbour is a small village located in Kings County in the eastern portion of Prince Edward Island in Canada. The population of Murray Harbour does not exceed 360. Its main industries are fishing and its hangers-on, like fish processing. The village, is located in Kings County in the eastern portion of Prince Edward Island, East of Murray River.

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Accommodations for visitors to Murray Harbour:
· Alpha & Omega Resort Inc.
· Country Charm Bed & Breakfast
· Forest and Stream Cottages
· Fox River Cottages
· Harbour Motel
· Harbourside Meadows
· Morning Glory Bed and Breakfast

There is a wide range of recreation opportunities and facilities in and around Murray Harbour such as Ball Park, running track, recreational fishing, cross country ski trails, excellent beaches – snorkeling and rock climbing.

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Located on Ottawa’s famous Sussex Drive, The National Gallery of Canada, an architectural masterpiece of steel, stone and glass, houses a selection of artistic treasures. The National Gallery of Canada is a striking landmark against the Capital’s skyline. Designed by architect Moshe Safdie and opened in 1988 at its current location on Sussex Drive, this treasure house in granite and glass is the home of Canada’s exceptional art collection.

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As a national museum, the National Gallery of Canada cooperates with a vast network of art museums in all regions of this country and abroad. Electronically-controlled blinds and diffusing lenses protect the art from too much sunlight. The lower galleries are partly lit by daylight through an ingenious system of skylights and mirrored light shafts. Many of the paintings in the Gallery’s collection of Canadian art have been reproduced on Canadian postage stamps.

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Quebec City is internationally known for its Winter Carnival and the Château Frontenac, a historic hotel which dominates the city skyline. Québec City is the capital of the Canadian province of Quebec, making it the seat of the provincial Crown. It is the second largest city in the province, after Montreal. Quebec City is one of the oldest European settlements in North America.

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Practically all sights of interest are in the Old Town (Vieux-Québec), which is divided in two: the walled city on top of the hill is known as Haute-Ville (”Upper Town”), and the neighborhood between the walled city and the river is Basse-Ville (”Lower Town”). The two are connected by the aptly-named Escalier Casse-Cou (”Breakneck Stairs”) and the rather easier funicular.

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Quebec City’s main sight is the Old Town, the upper part of which is surrounded by a stone wall built by both French and British armies. It is now a tourist district with many small boutiques and hundreds of historical and photographic points of interest. Some of the buildings are original structures, while others are built in the same style and architecture as former buildings.

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Victoria is known as Canada’s “City of Gardens”, and a myriad of flower beds and hanging baskets adorn Victoria’s picturesque Inner Harbour. The Victoria Parliament Buildings also known as BC Government Parliament Buildings are located in city of Victoria. These buildings are spread over 12 and half 1/2 acres (5 hectares) on a street across Inner Harbor of Victoria. Victoria Parliament Buildings were built in 1893 by architect Francis Rattenbury.

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The architect was just 25 years of age when he created these buildings. The Parliament Buildings were constructed in the honor of Queen Victoria when she celebrated her diamond jubilee. The Parliament Buildings become even more attractive illuminated with more than 3,000 light bulbs. It’s not a seasonal thing as the bulbs are illuminated nightly year round. Viewing the Inner Harbor from these Parliament Buildings, especially during night is a never forgetting experience.

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