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The living (Parliament) hill.

From construction to deterioration to restoration: The living hill.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Statue sur la colline du Parlement/Statue on Parliament Hill)
Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Statue sur la colline du Parlement/Statue on Parliament Hill)

Cette promenade a également lieu en français.

We will walk through Parliament Hill and its history, from shacks to the refurbishment of today's Parliament Buildings.  With the participation of the walk participants, we'll examine the effects of the fire of 1916, and will consider the following themes and questions: the hill as a vibrant theatre, do our monuments honor 'good' people, and how do we decide who the 'good' people are?  What is missing from Parliament Hill?  What does the future hold for this important public arena?

Location
Route

We'll meet near the statue of Sir Wilfrid Laurier on Parliament Hill. From there, we will walk around Parliament Hill, visiting selected monuments and observing the buildings, ending at the Centennial Flame (across from the north end of Metcalfe St.).  

About the walk leader

Since 2002, Francis has been sharing his passion for history, first as a guide-in-class during his studies and then as a teacher of Canadian history.  He even went so far as to found Tour de ville, his own company specializing in school visits, in connection with the history curricula of Ontario.  He also offers historical tours for the general public.

Guide:

Francis Thériault

When:
Date:Sun May 5, 2019
Time:3:00 PM
Duration: 1 hour
Language: English
Where:
Start:Statue of Sir Wilfrid Laurier \n on the eastern edge of the Hill
End:Centennial flame
Area:Parliament Hill
Distance:1.0 km
Accessibility:

The walk will follow sidewalks and paved pathways. 

Gallery
Sir Wilfrid Laurier (Statue sur la colline du Parlement/Statue on Parliament Hill)
Volunteer to Marshal This Walk