Tour Information

Monday, May 22 to Monday, September 4, 2023

The Parliament Buildings are open for guided tours seven days a week.

Monday - Friday: Open 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. On weekdays, visitors may join one of the regularly scheduled guided tours or take their own self-guided tour. Tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes. Tours begin in the Lower Rotunda.
Weekends and Holidays: Open 9:00 am to 4:40 pm. Visitors must join a guided tour to enter the building on weekends and holidays. Tickets are distributed on the front driveway on a first-come, first-served basis. Plan to arrive early, as tours often fill up.

Public and Group Tours

Public Tours 

Find information and times for Public Tours.

Group Tours

Book a tour for a group of 15 or more people.

Travelling Plays

Join a free and family-friendly theatrical experience this summer.

Self-Guided Tours

Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour on weekdays.

Self-guided tour books are available in a variety of languages at the Tour Desk or can be downloaded below:

Special Tours and Programs

Find out about our special tours and programs, including the Tea & Tour program and Treasures from the Legislative Library Vault.

Book a School Tour for students of all ages.

Virtual Classroom (online)

Book an online Virtual Classroom session for your school or community group.

Parliamentary Play and Tour

The Parliamentary Play and Tour includes a guided tour of the parliament buildings and a travelling historical play on the grounds.

Little Legislators

Find out more about the Little Legislators program for younger learners (Grades K-3).

Take a Virtual Tour: See the interior of the Parliament Buildings on your own virtual tour.

Observe Debates: Watch proceedings of the Legislative Assembly from the Public Gallery.

Visit the Parliamentary Gift Shop: Find unique gifts symbolic of the Legislative Assembly of BC and the Parliament Buildings.

Visit the Parliamentary Dining Room: Dine in casual but elegant surroundings.

Transportation and Parking Information: For arriving by car, bus, scooter or bike.

Parliamentary Players Program: Theatrical performances by post-secondary students.

Summer Guide Program: Summer employment program for post-secondary students.

Questions? Please contact us at tours@leg.bc.ca

Parliamentary Tour Program

Room 144, Parliament Buildings

Victoria, BC V8V 1X4

Phone: 250-387-1771

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