The Victoria Tower Bell is the only relic remaining from the Victoria Tower. It was cast in 1875 and installed in the tower in 1877. The bell fell from the tower during the Centre Block fire of 1916. The actual tower structure (outer walls) survived the fire, but the upper bell tower had collapsed on February 3 and torn down during the reconstruction of the Centre Block. The bell was restored in the year 2000, and placed on the grounds of Parliament Hill as a monument to the 1916 fire and to Canada's first Centre Block parliamentary building. It is showcased on a circular granite base, etched as the face of a clock, that represents its role in the keeping of time. The bell's inclined position recalls the angle at which it came to rest after falling during the fire of 1916.

Loved the Bell Tower. So amazing. Take this tour!!!

The Victoria Tower Bell, cast in 1875 and installed in the Victoria Tower in 1877, came crashing down from the Tower in the Centre Block fire of 1916. It serves as one of the few remaining links to Canada's first house of Parliament. This monument is showcased on a circular granite base, which is etched as the face of a clock to represent the bell's role in keeping time. The bell sits on an incline, recalling its position in the ground after falling from the Tower. In 2000, the monument was restored with the financial support of the Canadian Bankers Association.

Go up the tower for the amazing view, but do not forget to visit the memorial chamber, there is an unique feeling to that.

Great views over looking the river

Magnificent Capitol Hill,beautiful rivers, plus beautiful maple leaves, really a paradise on earth, if you are visit Ontario, you must come and see Ottawa.

Amazing

A Relic Of History The Victoria Tower Bell Was Cast In 1875 And Installed In The Victoria Tower. In 1877 It Came Crashing Down From The Tower In The Centre Block Fire Of 1916. It Serves As One Of The Few Remaining Links To Canada's First House Of Parliament. Beautiful Monument The Way Its Set Up. There's Plaques Written In Both French And English That Explain A Little About The Bell

Many people don't even know about the fire! This bell helps educate, as well as mark a huge event in Ottawa's history!

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Interesting to see