Memorial Chamber - Peace Tower - Ottawa, Ontario - Stained Glass Windows on Waymarking.com

The stained glass windows, with their rich colour scheme, harmonious composition and appropriate theme, play a dominant role in creating the special atmosphere of this important national shrine. During his visit to Europe in the summer of 1921, architect Pearson consulted with several stained glass artists in Great Britain on designs for these memorial windows. The final design contract was awarded, however, to Frank S.J. Hollister of Toronto, who had spent four years in active service during the Great War. Preliminary drawings, accompanied by a description of each window, were prepared and presented to the Department of Public Works for approval by Order in Council, in 1925.

The large windows, each divided into four panels by stone mullions, include two tiers of tall figures who are most often symbolic in nature. A great variety of ornamental and heraldic detail complements the attributes and principles of these figures. The tracery lights in the upper part of the windows display the coats of arms of the United Kingdom, Canada and the provinces.

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Visiting hours: Free tickets must first be obtained from 90 Wellington Street before being allowed to visit the Peace Tower and Memorial Chamber.

CENTRE BLOCK GUIDED TOUR DEPARTURES

Group reservations
Sept 6 - May 14

WEEKDAYS
When Parliament is sitting:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 am to 12:50 pm
3:20 pm

Wednesday
12:30 pm to 3:20 pm

Friday
9:00 am to 9:50 am
12:50 pm to 3:20 pm

When Parliament is not sitting:
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 3:20 pm

WEEKENDS
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 am to 4:20 pm

May 15 - June 30

WEEKDAYS
When Parliament is sitting:
Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9:00 am to 12:50 pm
3:20 pm to 7:20 pm

Wednesday
12:30 pm to 7:20 pm

Friday
9:00 am to 9:50 am
12:50 pm to 7:20 pm

When Parliament is not sitting:
Monday to Friday
9:00 am to 7:20 pm

WEEKENDS
Saturday and Sunday
9:00 am to 4:20 pm

July 2 - Sept 4

Type of building where window is located: Government Building Address: 111 Wellington Street Ottawa, ON Canada Admission Charge: 0.00 (listed in local currency) Days of Operation: 7 Hours of Operation: From: 9:01 AM To: 2:30 PM

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