Fall/Winter Hours
The Parliament Buildings are open to visitors on weekdays (Monday to Friday) for guided tours and self-guided tours from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Guided tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes.
Tours begin from inside the Main Entrance in the Lower Rotunda. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to allow for time to pass through security screening.
Closed on weekends and holidays.
Public Tour Schedule
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Monday, October 7
2:00, 4:00
Tuesday, October 8
2:00, 4:00
Wednesday, October 9
4:00
Thursday, October 10
4:00
Friday, October 11
2:00, 4:00
The tour schedule for the following week is posted on Friday afternoon. Please check back closer to your visit for the most up-to-date schedule.
Please note that opening hours and tour times may change without notice due to Legislative events, demonstrations on the precinct, and operational requirements.
Visitor Notice
Thursday, October 24 - the Parliamentary Gift Shop will be closed for the day.
Self-Guided Tours
Visitors are welcome to take their own self-guided tour of the Parliament Buildings on weekdays (Monday - Friday). Self-guided tour books are available in a variety of languages at the Tour Desk inside the Main Entrance or can be downloaded below:
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Interior (Available in English and many other languages)
Parliamentary Gift Shop
Located next to the exit on the first floor, the Parliamentary Gift Shop offers a variety of gifts that are custom made for the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia.
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.
Travelling Plays
Each summer, these fun and family-friendly performances take visitors around the grounds of the Legislative Assembly and even back through time! The Travelling Plays are a perfect complement to your guided tour of the Parliament Buildings, so plan to include this as part of your visit.
Please check here for more information and performance times.
Please contact the Parliamentary Tour Program at 250-387-3046 for more information.