Visitors are always welcome to join us for a guided tour of the B.C. Parliament Buildings.
Guided tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes. Please speak with a tour guide upon arrival at the Main Entrance of the Parliament Buildings for more information.
Summer Tour Season
From Monday, May 18 to Sunday, August 30, the Parliament Buildings will be open seven days a week for free guided tours.
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On weekdays (Monday to Friday), visitors may join one of our regularly scheduled guided tours or take their own self-guided visit anytime from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Tour times on weekdays will be listed below.
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On weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays, visitors must join a guided tour to enter. Tours are offered regularly between 9:00 am and 4:40 pm. Free tickets are distributed on the front driveway on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that space is limited, so tours fill up quickly.
Guided Tour Schedule
The public tour schedule is released on a weekly basis each Friday afternoon. Free guided tours begin at the times listed below.
May 16 - 17
Closed
Monday, May 18 (Victoria Day)
Free guided tours offered regularly from 9:00 to 4:40 pm. Please ask a tour guide on the front driveway for tickets to the next available tour.
Tuesday, May 19
9:00 am, 10:00 am, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Wednesday, May 20
9:00 am, 4:30 pm
Thursday, May 21
9:00 am, 9:30 am, 10:30 am, 3:00 pm, 3:30 pm, 4:00 pm
Friday, May 22
9:00 am, 10:30 am, 4:30 pm
Please note that opening hours and tour times may change without notice due to Legislative events, demonstrations on the precinct, and other operational requirements.
Visitor Notices
Wednesday, June 10 - The Parliament Buildings will be closed until 2:00 pm.
Summer Shows
Opening on Victoria Day and continuing until the end of August (May 18 - August 30), visitors can join the Parliamentary Players for an interactive performance on the front driveway of the Parliament Buildings. These family-friendly plays are a perfect complement to your guided tour, so plan to include this as part of your visit. Please click here for show times and more information.
Group Tours
Groups of 15 or more people can book a free guided tour on our online booking page.
School Tours
Tours for school groups can be booked online. Please visit our School Tours page.
Transportation and Parking
The Parliament Buildings are located at 501 Belleville Street in Victoria, British Columbia.
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There is no public parking on the property. Street parking and pay parking lots are located nearby.
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For visitors with accessibility requirements, the best place to park, or be dropped off, is immediately beside the property on Menzies Street.
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Outdoor bike racks are located on either side of the buildings behind the East and West Annexes.
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A bus stop is located on the Government Street side of the property.
For more information, please visit our Transportation and Parking page.
Accessibility
The Parliament Buildings are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs and scooters, those with limited mobility, and children in strollers.
- The accessible entrance can be reached from the front driveway on the west side of the Parliament Buildings (to the right of the front steps). A short ramp will lead you down to the entry door.
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For visitors with accessibility requirements, the best place to park, or be dropped off, is immediately beside the property on Menzies Street.
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Visitors are welcome to bring supportive devices or service animals.
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Elevators can be used to travel between floors while inside the Parliament Buildings.
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An accessible washroom is located in the east hallway on the second floor.
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If you want to see more of the interior of the Parliament Buildings before you arrive, please visit our virtual tour page.
If you have any questions or need assistance during your visit, please speak with a member of our staff.
Security Screening
All visitors must pass through security screening. Please see the security screening page for more information.
Please contact the Parliamentary Tour Program at 250-387-3046 for more information.