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Special Programs and Events

A number of free special events and programs are held at the Parliament Buildings throughout the year.

Please check this page for regular updates.

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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. ​

Time:

Each session runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

Dates: 

February 4, 6, 11, 13

March 18, 20, 25, 27

For more information and to register, 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.

You can join this program in-person onsite at the Legislative Assembly, or over Zoom. Each session has its own special topic:

March 28: The B.C. Legislature and the Crown

Learn about the role of the monarch and their viceregal representatives, and discover a treasure trove of royal resources.

Click here to book in-person               

Click here to book online

April 25: The Bard and Parliament

Explore the unlikely links between William Shakespeare and the Legislature, and peek at a rare 2nd Folio of Shakespeare’s plays.

Click here to book in-person               

Click here to book online

June 20: Flags and Heraldry

Trace the colourful evolution of the flags, crests, and emblems of British Columbia and Canada.

Bookings will be available in mid-February

Registration Information:

Attendance to the in-person session is capped at 35. Visitors should arrive ten minutes early to pass through security screening. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so other groups may be booked.

Online sessions are offered through Zoom. Once you have filled out the reservation form, you will receive an invitation to the session.

 

Family Day

Join each year on the third Monday in February for lots of fun ativities inside the Parliament Buildings. 

Check back soon for information on our Family Day 2025 program.

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