The Blossoms Of An Ottawa Spring

 Another take with where I left off yesterday. Centre Block is directly ahead in the distance, with the bulk of East Block at right. At left on this side of the street is another Parliamentary block, but one that has the distinction of being the only such block not on Parliament Hill itself, as that is deemed to start on the far side of the street. This block houses offices for the prime minister and his staff.

A different perspective includes East Block and the Chateau Laurier.

I moved along, with West Block now part of the picture.

The work on Centre Block is continuing for several years. I stopped in during Doors Open.

The highest ground on the Hill is home to two of the monuments. This first one is dedicated to Queen Victoria, and features tulips at its base.

The other is one of our greatest prime ministers, Lester Pearson, sitting down and approachable. Notice the gleam on his shoe- lots of people touch that.

Very close by, this view out over the Ottawa River. The Supreme Court, in the distance at left, is out beyond the Confederation and Justice Blocks of the Hill.

Departing, I found tulips in planters on Sparks Street.

And my last stop, Confederation Park, where beneath tree blossoms, some tulips were found in the shade.