After the tour around Parliament, we are free to head up to the Peace Tower (The main clock tower) of the building and also have a look in the Memorial Chamber. The memorial Chamber houses books which list all Canadians who have given their lives in various conflicts over the years. The book for the 1st World War has 65,000 names in it. I arrive just in time to witness the 'Turning of the Page' ceremony which takes place at 11:00 every day. A soldier goes round and salutes every page, bows his head and turns to the next page in each and every book. Ascending up the Peace tower offers views of the city which are pretty cool.
Pictures (Left) - View of the East Block, (Right) - The WWI book with stained glass reflection
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