Stairway and pathway on Parliament Hill closed for the season

From: Public Services and Procurement Canada

Media advisory

A map of the Parliamentary Precinct in Ottawa, showing buildings, green spaces and bodies of water. Specific zones and pathways are highlighted in red, including areas adjacent to the Centre Block complex and down the west escarpment, indicating where the pathway and stairway will be closed for the winter season. The Public Services and Procurement Canada signature and Canada wordmark appear in the bottom left and right corners respectively.

For immediate release

Ottawa, Ontario, November 10, 2025 – Public Services and Procurement Canada would like to inform pedestrians that the pathway and stairway behind the Centre Block, along with the Queen Victoria Monument and surrounding area on the west side of the Centre Block, has been closed for the winter season.

These closures are implemented for health and safety reasons. All impacted areas will reopen in the spring.

Contacts

Parliamentary Precinct
Public Services and Procurement Canada
Contact the Parliamentary Precinct

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2025-11-10