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.

Summer Tour Season

From Monday, May 18 to Sunday, August 30, the Parliament Buildings are open seven days a week for free guided tours.

• From Monday to Friday, the Parliament Buildings are open between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Visitors may join one of our regularly scheduled guided tours or take their own self-guided tour. To join a guided tour, plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to allow for time to pass through security screening at the Main Entrance. No advance registration required. The tour schedule is available here.

• On Saturday and Sunday, guided tours are offered regularly between 9:00 am and 4:40 pm. Visitors must join a guided tour to enter on weekends. Free tickets are distributed by our Tour Guides on a first-come, first-served basis outside the Main Entrance. Please note that space is limited, so tours fill up quickly. 

During the rest of the year, the Parliament Buildings are open from Monday to Friday for free guided tours and self-guided tours.

Self-Guided Tours 

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

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

School Tours and Programs

Tours and programs for school groups can be booked online. Please visit our School Tours page.

Group Tours 

Groups of 15 or more people can book a free guided tour on our online booking page.

Please click here for information on the other programs and services available to visitors.

Visitor Notices

Wednesday, July 1 - The Parliament Buildings will be closed for Canada Day.

Summer Shows

Opening on Victoria Day and continuing until the end of August (May 18 - August 30), visitors can join the Parliamentary Players for an interactive performance on the front driveway of the Parliament Buildings. These family-friendly plays are a perfect complement to your guided tour, so plan to include this as part of your visit. Please click here for show times and more information.