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Visiting the Parliament Buildings

Hours of Operation:

The Parliament Buildings are open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Closed on weekends and holidays.

Visitor Notices:

  • Due to the recent increase of COVID-19 cases in the province, guided tours of the Parliament Buildings are not currently being offered.

  • Visitors are welcome to take a self-guided tour when the Parliament Buildings are open. Self-guided tour books are available in a variety of languages at the Tour Desk by the Main Entrance.

  • All Members of the Legislative Assembly, staff, and visitors (aged 12+) to the Parliament Buildings, are required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and a piece of ID prior to entry. All visitors (aged 5+) must wear a mask inside the Parliament Buildings. The program will be re-evaluated regularly and may be subject to extension by the Legislative Assembly Management Committee. Additional information on the Legislative Assembly's COVID-19 initiatives are available here.)

Public and Group Tours

Public Tours ​

Inform​ation and times for Public Tours of the Parliament Buildings.

Group Tours 

Find out how to book tours of the Parliament Buildings for groups of 15 or more people.​​

Self-Guided Tours

Visitors are welcome to take their own self- guided tour when the Parliament Buildings are open. 

Self-guided tour books are available in a variety of languages at the Tour Desk.

School Tours and Programs

School Tours (in-person)

Fun and informative School Tours of the Parliament Buildings for students of all ages. 

Virtual Classroom (Online)

The Virtual Classroom program provides students with an opportunity to learn about the Legislative Assembly in a fun and engaging way from the comfort of their home computers or classroom.​​

Virtual Speaker in the Schools (online)

The Speaker in the Schools program provides students with the opportunity to meet with the Honourable Raj Chouhan, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, to learn about his role and the work of the Legislative Assembly.

Little Legislators (on hold until further notice)​

The Little Legislators program offers a guided tour and activites for younger learners (Grades K-3). ​

Online Resources​

Virtual Tour 

The Virtual Tour​ allows visitors to discover the beauty of the Parliament Buildings from their home computer or mobile device.​

Discover Your Legislature

Discover Your Legislature is an online resource designed to help British Columbians learn more about the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. 

Special Events

Visit our Special Events page for information on our in-person events and online programs.


Other Useful Links

 
Observe Debates: Watch the debates or Question Period when the House is sitting 
 
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    
 
Parking Information: Car, bus and bike ​​information
 
Parliamentary Players Program: Prominent historical characters from British Columbia's past are brought back to life in theatrical performances
                                                           
Summer Tour Guide Program​: Summer employment program for post-secondary students
 
Seniors' Tea & Tour:​ Morning tea in the Parliamentary Dining Room and a tour with a Parliamentary Player

​Special Programs and Events:​ Find out about our seasonal program offerings.

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

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Parliamentary Tour Program
Room 119C, Parliament Buildings
Victoria, BC  V8V 1X4
Phone: 250-387-3046
Parliament Buildings, Victoria BC V8V 1X4 Canada
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