The Parliament Buildings are open for free guided tours and self-guided tours between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm from Monday to Friday.
Closed on weekends and holidays.
Public Tour Times
The weekly schedule is released each Friday afternoon. Please check back closer to your visit for the most up-to-date schedule
Free guided tours begin at the times listed below.
Saturday - Sunday
Closed
Monday, September 8
10:00, 2:00, 3:00
Tuesday, September 9
1:00, 2:00, 3:00
Wednesday, September 10
11:00, 2:00, 3:00
Thursday, September 11
11:00, 2:00, 3:00
Friday, September 12
11:00, 2:00, 3:00
Visitor Information
Tuesday, September 16 - the Parliament Buildings will be closed to visitors between 8:30 am and 11:30 am.
Guided Tours
Guided tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes. Please see the tour schedule for daily tour times.
Plan to arrive 10 - 15 minutes before the tour to pass through security screening. No advance booking or tickets required to join.
The Tour Desk is located inside the Main Entrance and can provide you with more information.
Self-Guided Tours
On weekdays, visitors are may take their own self-guided tour at any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm (Monday to Friday, excluding holidays). Self-guided tour books are available in a variety of languages at the Tour Desk.
Group Tours
Groups of 15 or more people can book a free guided tour on our online booking page.
School Tours
Tours for school groups can be booked online. Please visit our School Tours page.
Public tour times are determined based on events taking place inside the Parliament Buildings and our other school and group bookings.
Opening hours and tour times may change without notice due to Legislative events, demonstrations on the precinct, and operational requirements.
Transportation and Parking
The Parliament Buildings are located at 501 Belleville Street in Victoria, British Columbia.
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There is no public parking on the property. Street parking and pay parking lots are located nearby.
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For visitors with accessibility requirements, the best place to park, or be dropped off, is immediately beside the property on Menzies Street.
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Outdoor bike racks are located on either side of the buildings behind the East and West Annexes.
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A bus stop is located on the Government Street side of the property.
For more information, please visit our Transportation and Parking page.
Accessibility
The Parliament Buildings are accessible to visitors in wheelchairs and scooters, those with limited mobility, and children in strollers.
- The accessible entrance can be reached from the front driveway on the west side of the Parliament Buildings (to the right of the front steps). A short ramp will lead you down to the entry door.
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For visitors with accessibility requirements, the best place to park, or be dropped off, is immediately beside the property on Menzies Street.
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Visitors are welcome to bring supportive devices or service animals.
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Elevators can be used to travel between floors while inside the Parliament Buildings.
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An accessible washroom is located in the east hallway on the second floor.
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If you want to see more of the interior of the Parliament Buildings before you arrive, please visit our virtual tour page.
If you have any questions or need assistance during your visit, please speak with a member of our staff.
Security Screening
All visitors must pass through security screening. Please see the security screening page for more information.
Please contact the Parliamentary Tour Program at 250-387-3046 for more information.