#Discovery - #Library of Parliament Inspired by the medieval chapter house, the Parliament Hill –Library is an octagonal stone building & is the main information repository and research resource for the Parliament of Canada. Designed in a highly romantic, Gothic Revival style, it is distinguished by richly coloured stonework, steep copper roof capped by iron cresting, radiating buttresses and by large pointed-arched windows that bring light into its spectacular reading room. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building. (Image copyrights belong to their respective owners)