One of the four non-functional gargoyles atop Peace Tower, which sits at the front (south side) of Centre Block, the main building of the parliamentary complex on Parliament Hill. The gargoyle shown does not catch rainwater and throw it clear of the tower. It has, however, been very effective at warding off evil.
Peace Tower was a 1926 addition to the second Centre Block, which was completed in 1920 and replaced the original Centre Block destroyed by fire in 1916.
Seen just below the clock face are the windows of a public observatory offering spectacular views of the city.
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A view of the Senate Chamber in Centre Block. At the rear room is the speaker's chair, which sits on a raised platform. The thrones behind the speaker's chair is used by the Sovereign or Governor General. The gallery above is one of the two public galleries at opposite ends of the room.
The 105 members of the Senate are seated along the sides of the Chamber.
In the center of the room are three tables or desks. The large table, located in front of the Speaker's chair, is where the Clerk of the Senate and Clerk of the Parliaments sit. The smaller desks in the center are used by parliamentary staff who record the senate debates.
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