Peace Tower Ottawa

Parliament Hill, Ottawa , Ontario, Canada

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  • Good View From The Top

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    philippajane86 27 contributions United Kingdom Jun 26, 2011

    Apart from being misdirected by one attendant this was a seamless operation, and best of all it's free. The view from the top is very good and provides a panorama of the city and river. The architecture is stunning, as is the memorial.

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