Update: March 2018
Each December, Capital cities across Canada are brought together by the annual celebration called Christmas Lights Across Canada.
There are giant snowflakes superimposed on the Parliament Centre Block and more than 150,000 lights on the Hill. Here, the trailing lights were a bonus as a bus drove by creating this great effect during a long exposure.
Moving inside, we are greeted with a pair of very big Christmas trees in the Rotunda and many more down the hallways. It’s a beautiful showcase that complements the gothic architecture and worth a visit when you’re visiting Ottawa in December.
I received this beautiful hand painted ornament of the Centre Block in a gift basket and now it’s part of the Christmas and Parliament photo collections.
A view from the Rotunda looking down the Hall of Honour to the Library of Parliament entrance with Christmas trees decorated with red bows.
The Canadian Parliament Centre Block in all its decorated glory during the Christmas Lights Across Canada festivities. The Canadian Parliament with giant snowflakes and Christmas trees on the Parliament Hill lawn.
Canadian Parliament Centre Block bathed in a red sky, with blue lights as a beautiful addition during the festive season. This photo was taken from the Rideau Canal; the longest skating rink in Canada.
The pictures here are part of the 200+ Canadian Parliament photo collection. Ideal for creative and business professionals, images start at $12 and are available for immediate download. Have a look. You never know!
P.S. See the Christmas photo collection and the Christmas Interlude Slideshow for e-Card ideas. Thank you for visiting and have a great evening.
Michel
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Quick question, at the trees Real in the Rotunda and halls.
Hi Shirley, all trees in the Rotunda, hallways and Hall of Honour are real, safe for the branches wrapped around the main pillar.
These are beautiful! I’d like to take some Christmas photos of my children inside. Do you know when the Christmas decorations are up and if there are restictions on photo taking? It’s been a while since I visited Parliament. Thanks!
Hi Christine, thank you for dropping in. You’ll find all the info you need here: http://www.parl.gc.ca. Good luck to you,
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