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School Tours
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School Travel Program (NEW)
Tour Content
Guided tours provide a fun and informative introduction to the role of the Legislative Assembly, the history of the Parliament Buildings, and the provincial level of government.
Tour Length
Guided tour - 1 hour
Guided tour and public gallery - 1.5 hours
Group Size
The maximum size for each tour is 40 people (including all students and accompanying adults).
Groups with more than 40 people will need to book multiple tours.
As space in the public area of the Parliament Buildings is limited, we cannot offer more than one tour at a time.
Tour Route
Tours normally include the four main rooms in the public area of the Parliament Buildings.
One or more of those rooms will likely be closed if you visit on a day the Legislative Assembly is meeting. The tour will need to be adapted and shortened accordingly.
Arrival
Please arrive at the school entrance at the back of the Parliament Buildings around 10 minutes before the time of your tour.
Observing Debates
Make sure you book using the 'Tour with Gallery' option if you wish to observe debates. Please consult the (Parliamentary Calendar) to find out when the Legislative Assembly is meeting.
School groups who wish to observe debates are allocated 20 minutes in the Public Gallery following their tour.
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As the MLAs are responsible for many important issues, please be aware that sensitive topics may be discussed while your group is in the Gallery.
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Most groups will not see Question Period as it accounts for only 30 minutes of the daily meeting schedule. Most groups will see the MLAs discussing proposed legislation or reviewing finances.
Members of the Legislative Assembly
We will notify your school’s MLA of your visit and invite them to meet with your class.
MLAs have busy schedules so we cannot guarantee their availability. Consider inviting the MLA to visit your classroom before or after your visit.
Important Information
Tour times, tour routes and the Parliamentary sitting schedule are subject to change without notice.
Tours may be cancelled at any time due to events on the Legislative Precinct.
In case of an emergency, our Protective Services Staff will provide instructions on what to do. They are also trained in first aid and can assist in case of medical emergency.
Contact the Tour Office at 250.387.9243 or tours@leg.bc.ca if you have any questions.
School Programs
School Travel Program (NEW)
The Legislative Assembly is pleased to offer a new travel grant program for B.C. school groups in grades 4 - 12 from outside of the Greater Victora area.
This program is open to B.C. public schools, independent schools (with a group 1 or 2 classification), schools from the Conseil scolaire francophone de la Colombie-Britannique, and schools operated by a First Nation.
Please read this document to determine if your school group is eligible to apply and for application information.
Program requirements:
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The school group(s) must travel to Victoria and take a guided tour of the Parliament Buildings offered by staff of the Parliamentary Education Office.
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The school group(s) must complete an online Virtual Classroom session.
The grant application is included as part of the online tour booking form. School groups travelling with more than 40 people will need to submit more than one request.
Application Deadlines:
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Apply before Sunday, November 2, 2025 for travel between November 17, 2025 and March 31, 2026.
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Apply before Sunday, February 1, 2026 for travel between April 1 and October 31, 2026 (exlcluding July and August).
Applicants will be notified if they have been approved for a grant shortly after the close of each application deadline.
The grant will only be issued once both program requirements have been completed. Payment is issued directly to the school and cannot be issued to individuals.
For more information, please email tours@leg.bc.ca.
Professional Development
School Entrance
Resources and Activities
To sign up for the BCTI Gazette or update your contact information with the Parliamentary Education Office, please email us at PEO@leg.bc.ca.
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