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.

Fall/Winter Hours 

Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Closed on weekends and holidays.

Cost: Free

Self Guided Tours: Visitors can take their own self-guided tour at any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Self-guided tour books are available at the tour desk in a variety of languages.

Guided Tours: Please consult the public tour schedule for tour times. Guided tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to allow for time to pass through security screening. No advance registration required.

Visitor Notices

Monday, November 18 - The Parliament Buildings will be open from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. Last entry for the Main Entrance will be at 11:30 am.