Tour Information

Welcome to the Parliament Buildings, home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia where elected representatives – called Members of the Legislative Assembly or MLAs – meet to shape the future of the province by debating and passing the laws that govern British Columbia.

The Parliament Buildings and surrounding areas are located on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen-speaking (pronounced Le-KWUNG-en) peoples. Now known as the Songhees and Esquimalt Nations, these Coast Salish people have a rich culture and history dating back thousands of years.

 

Hours of Operation

The Parliament Buildings are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on weekends and holidays.

 

How to Join a Public Tour

See the Public Tour Schedule for tour times.

Please enter via the Main Entrance or the accessible entrance at the front of the Parliament Buildings.

Plan to arrive about 10 minutes before the tour to allow for time to pass through security screening.

Guided tours begin from the Lower Rotunda, which is located on the other side of security screening. Anyone who arrives for the tour is welcome to join. Advanced registration is not required.

Tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes.

 

How to Take a Self-Guided Tour

Visitors are welcome to take their own self-guided tour at any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Self-guided tour books are available in a variety of languages at the Tour Desk.

 

Summer Tour Schedule

During the busy summer season (Monday, May 19 to Sunday, August 31), the Parliament Buildings will be open every day for free guided tours. Additional information will be available here shortly.

 

Visitor Notices

The Parliament Buildings will be closed on Friday, April 18 and Monday, April 21.

 

Public Tours, Group Tours, and Programs

 

School Tours and Programs

Visitor Information

Questions? Please contact us by phone at 250-387-8669 or by email at tours@leg.bc.ca