Tour Information

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.

 

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 below for information about our summer tour schedule (May 19 - August 31, 2025).

 

Free Guided Tours (Monday - Friday)

Please check the Tour Schedule for daily tour times.

Enter via the Main Entrance or the 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.

Guided tours are free and begin from the Lower Rotunda. Anyone who arrives for the tour is welcome to join. Advanced registration is not required.

 

Self-Guided Tours (Monday - Friday)

Visitors are welcome to take their own self-guided tour at any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. 

Self-guided tour books are available in a variety of languages at the Tour Desk.

 

Summer Hours - 2025

Monday, May 19 to Sunday, August 31

During the busy summer season, the Parliament Buildings are open every day for free guided tours. 

Tour staff will be on the front driveway to provide information on your options for visiting.

  • Monday - Friday (May 19 - Aug. 31) - Free guided tours and self-guided tours available between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm.

  • Saturday - Sunday (May 19 - Aug. 31) - Guided tours only. Free tickets are distributed on the driveway on a first-come, first-served basis.

Public Tours, Group Tours, and Programs

 

School Tours and Programs

Visitor Information

Questions? Please contact us by phone at 250-387-8669 or by email at tours@leg.bc.ca