A number of free special events and programs are held at the Parliament Buildings throughout the year.
Please check this page for regular updates.
Tea and Tour
This program includes a light breakfast in the Parliamentary Dining Room followed by a guided walking tour with a costumed member of the Parliamentary Players Program.
Visitors can expect to explore the history and significance of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and engage directly with an historical character from British Columbia’s past.
Cost:
The tour is free. The cost of the breakfast is $17.00 per person, which includes sales tax and gratuity.
Time:
Each session runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Dates:
The Tea and Tour Program runs on select Tuesdays and Thursdays this summer:
| July | 15, 17, 22, 24 |
| August | 12, 14, 26, 28 |
| September | 9, 11, 18 |
Registration Information
Click here to reserve your spot. As this is a popular program, if you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so other groups may be booked.
Each program has a maximum of 20 participants. Visitors should arrive ten minutes early to pass through security screening. Please note that the Parliament Buildings are wheelchair and walker accessible. For more information on accessibility, please click here.
Treasures from the Library Vault
A free, hour-long learning program that provides a close look at fragile, unique, and valuable items stored in the Legislative Library vault.
Session for the season have concluded. Please check this page again for information in the Winter.
Family Day
Come and spend a fun-filled Family Day at the B.C. Parliament Buildings.
Each year in February, visitors are welcome to join us for free activities on Family Day.
We hope to see you then!
Date: See you in 2026
Halloween
Each year at Halloween, children and families are invited to join us for trick or treating in the Parliament Buildings.
Please check back here in the Fall for more information.
