Fall/Winter Hours
The Parliament Buildings are open to visitors Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.
Self Guided Tours - Visitors can take their own self-guided tour at any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Free self-guided tour books are available at the tour desk in a variety of languages.
Guided Tours - Please consult the public tour schedule below for tour times. Guided tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes. Tours begin from inside the Main Entrance. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to allow for time to pass through security screening. No advance registration required.
Closed on weekends and holidays.
Visitor Notice
Thursday, October 24 - the Parliamentary Gift Shop will be closed for the day.
Monday, November 11 - the Parliament Buildings will be closed in observance of Remembrance Day.
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.
Public tour times are determined based on our other school and group bookings, as well as events taking place inside the Parliament Buildings.
Please note that opening hours and tour times may change without notice due to Legislative events, demonstrations on the precinct, and operational requirements.
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.