Peace Tower

The Peace Tower is a prominent clock tower located at the north end of Parliament Hill in Ottawa, completed in 1927 in the Gothic Revival style. Standing at 92 metres, it serves as a memorial to Canadian soldiers and houses the carillon, making it both a visual and auditory landmark in the capital. Visiting is best done during the summer months when the gardens surrounding Parliament are in full bloom. The tower offers guided tours with an observation deck providing vistas of the Ottawa River and downtown. The sound of the carillon plays every quarter-hour, adding a historic resonance to the surroundings.