Precinct Use - Book the Grounds

The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia may grant permission for use of the grounds of the Parliament Buildings for non-commercial and non-electoral events.

How to Request

Please click on the Request Form button below. 

You must comply with the guidelines outlined below.

The Legislative Assembly requests a minimum of 2 weeks notice in order to assist you in securing the date and time for your proposed event. Be sure to include all of your requirements on the request form.

Once a request is received, you will be contacted about your tentative event. A meeting may be required to review the request and confirm details. Please note that whoever attends this meeting on behalf of the sponsoring organization must be the same individual who is the on-site contact for the day of your event. A letter authorizing use of the area will be sent to you upon request and is not transferable.

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Request Form

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Guidelines

All events must abide by the Legislative Precinct Regulation, the Precinct Use policy, the Filming policy, and the following guidelines:

  • You and your organization are responsible for providing equipment. To protect the sprinkler system, poles or stakes cannot be driven into the ground or lawns.
  • You and your organization are also responsible for the safety and conduct of the persons participating in your event.
  • An emergency vehicle access lane of 12 ft. must be maintained at all times on the driveway.
  • Liability insurance, event program, setup map, and emergency response plan may be
    required.
  • Access to electricity is available upon request. Electricity is limited with only 15 amperage service. Please ensure to bring your own extension cords and cover all electrical cords for pedestrian safety.
  • If your outdoor event is longer than 2 hours, you may be required to provide portable toilets.​
  • Vehicle access, if approved, is limited to only unloading/loading equipment for events. There is no parking available at the Parliament Buildings.
  • You are required to clean up after your event and remove any litter when you leave.
  • Approval to use the grounds does not constitute exclusive use. Events must not interfere with public tours of the Parliament Buildings and event organizers must cooperate with all other persons using the grounds.
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Choirs & Bands

  • Choirs and bands may request access to chairs which are available in a limited number. You are responsible for their set up and return to the Parliament Buildings.
  • Choirs must request permission to perform with instrumental accompaniment inside the Parliament Buildings.
  • During the month of December, choirs are invited to perform as part of the Celebrate the Season concert series. Please email PEO@leg.bc.ca for more information.

Photographs

  • Wedding photographs are restricted to 2-hour time allotments to accommodate the amount of requests received.
  • There is no parking on the driveway and vehicles must be parked elsewhere off the grounds.

Lighting Requests

  • The colour of the LED lights of the Ceremonial Entrance, Front Fountain, Back Fountain as well as the Confederation Garden Park Fountain and Waterfall can be adjusted, howerver, the outline lights of the Parliament Buildings or the lights outlining any monuments located on the grounds cannot be changed.
  • The use of spotlights or projections onto the Parliament Buildings is not permitted.
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Planning Your Event

You may find it helpful to review the map​ of the Legislative Precinct when planning your event.

There is no cost for you to submit a request, however, you may be required to offset costs related to security, staffing, or janitorial services as a result of the event and provide a damage deposit.

Please ensure to obtain all the necessary permits required from the City of Victoria if your event extends onto the city's property.

NOTE: It is very important to remember that the Parliament Buildings are a place of work and events must not interfere with the normal functioning of the Legislative Assembly and other offices in the Parliament Buildings.

We look forward to helping you with your proposed event. Please contact us​ with any questions you may have at PEO@leg.bc.ca​ or 250-387-8669.

 

Apply to install an exhibit, display, or monument at the Parliament Buildings

Please review the Exhibit and Display policy and email the completed application form to PEO@leg.bc.ca. The form should be filled out as completely as you can to provide the Precinct Use Committee with enough information to determine the suitability of the proposed project.

Your request will be reviewed as it is received. You will be contacted as soon as possible to inform you of the status of your application.

Due to the number of factors considered by the Precinct Use Committee, please submit applications at least three months before the proposed project launch.