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.
The Parliament Buildings are open for free guided tours and self-guided tours year-round.
Guided Tours
During the busy summer season (May 19 - August 31), 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.
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Monday - Friday (May 19 - Aug. 31) - Free guided tours are offered between 9:00 am and 4:30 pm. Check the Tour Schedule for daily tour times. Plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes early to pass through security screening. On weekdays, tours begin in the Lower Rotunda.
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Saturday - Sunday (May 19 - Aug. 31) - On weekends, visitors must join a free guided tour to enter the Parliament Buildings. Guided tours are offered regularly from 9:00 am to 4:40 pm. Free tickets are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis. On weekends, tours begin outside on the front driveway.
Tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes.
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.
Travelling Plays
From Victoria Day to the end of August, guests can join the Parliamentary Players on an award-winning interactive theatrical experience that takes visitors around the outdoor grounds of the Legislative Assembly and even back through time! These free, thirty-minute travelling plays are a perfect complement to your guided tour of the Parliament Buildings, so plan to include this as part of your summer visit.
Questions? Please contact us by phone at 250-387-6668 or by email at tours@leg.bc.ca