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.
Visitor Notices
Tuesday, February 18 - The Parliament Buildings will be closed for the Speech from the Throne.
Tuesday, March 4 - The Parliament Buildings will be closed for Budget Day.
Public and Group Tours
Hours of Operation
The Parliament Buildings are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Closed on weekends and holidays.
Please see the Public Tour Schedule for tour times and the links on this page for information on all of the options for visitors. Visitors may also take their own self-guided tour at any time the Parliament Buildings are open.
How to Join a Public Tour
Please enter via the Main Entrance or 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.
Anyone who arrives for the tour is welcome to join. Advanced registration is not required.
Tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes.
School Tours and Programs
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Book a Virtual Classroom Session (online)
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Book a Parliamentary Play and Tour (Spring)
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Book the Little Legislators Program (Grades K-3)
Questions? Please contact us by phone at 250-387-8669 or by email at tours@leg.bc.ca