​​​​​​​With fieldtrips cancelled for the foreseeable future, school groups can still visit the Parliament Buildings virtually! The new Virtual Classroom program provides students with an opportunity to learn about the Legislative Assembly in a fun and engaging way. ​The interactive presentation is hosted by one of our Parliamentary Tour Guides and includes lots of fun stories and many interesting photos of the Parliament Buildings from the time of its construction up to today. Students will learn about the key people who work in the Legislative Assembly, how a bill becomes a law, and the important symbols of the Legislative Assembly.​

Comments from teachers:

My students and I really enjoyed the whole program and we wouldn't have had this opportunity without the virtual program!

It was a very good experience, exceeded expectations. The virtual tour presenter was very engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable. He really made the topic interesting for the kids and they learned a lot. 

​Who

The program is appropriate​ for students in grades 3 - 12​.

We require a mimimum of 5 people to book a session.

• Homeschool students - We offer a weekly session for homeschool students each Friday. Please email us at tours@leg.bc.ca to let us know if you would be interested in joining. ​
• Other groups - We would be happy to present to interested community groups and organizations and can tailer content to meet the needs of your group.
  

Availability

Sessions are offered between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm, Monday to Friday, except for statutory holidays.

If you wish to book a time that is not included on the drop-down list on the booking form, please select the closest time from the list and include your desired time in the comment box.​​

Technical Requirements

The program can be offered via Zoom or Teams. ​

Please ensure that your students are able to join from a computer at home or at school. Microphone and camera capabilities are preferred but not required. 

Length of Session

The presentation lasts approximately ​​​​​one hour. Please let us know if you would be interested in a shorter or longer session.

Confirmation

Once your session has been approved, you will receive a confirmation email with the participation link. Please share this information with your students if they will be jo​ining remotely.​​​

• Be sure to check out our Online Learning Resources​ page to prepare for your session.

Contact us at tours@leg.bc.ca if you have any questions.