A number of free special events and programs are held at the Parliament Buildings throughout the year.
Please check this page for regular updates.
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Treasures from the Library Vault
A free, hour-long learning program that provides a close look at fragile, unique, and valuable items stored in the Legislative Library vault.
You can join this program in-person onsite at the Legislative Assembly, or over Zoom.
In-person attendance is capped at 25. Visitors should arrive at the Main Entrance of the Parliament Buildings ten minutes early to pass through security screening. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible.
Online sessions are offered via Zoom. Once your reservation is confirmed, you will be emailed an invitation with a link to the session.
Each of the two sessions are offered in-person and online. Click on the links below to register for either session.
Friday November 22, 2:00 pm: Premiers in Profile
Explore how the role of the Premier evolved over time, and examine items from the collections of three notable Premiers from the province’s history.
Register for the November 22 (in person or online) session here.
Friday December 13, 2:00 pm: The Politics and Holidays of Charles Dickens
Learn how Charles Dickens’ time as a parliamentary reporter changed his stories, and how his stories changed the world.
The in-person session is now full.
Registration for the online session is still available.
Register for the December 13 (online) session here.
Celebrate the Season
Light Up Event - Friday, November 29
The Celebrate the Season program begins with the event to Light Up the Parliament Buildings on Friday, November 29.
Join us inside for musical performances and activities from 4:00 - 5:30 pm. The ceremony to light up the Parliament Buildings will then be held outside on the front driveway starting at 6:00 pm.
The event is free and advance registration is not required.
Musical Performances:
Upper Rotunda
4:00 - 4:30pm Linden Singers of Victoria
4:30 - 5:00pm Ensemble Laude
5:00 - 5:45pm Reynolds Secondary Band
Front Steps (as part of Light Up Ceremony)
6:00 - 6:30pm Glenlyon Norfolk Middle School Choir and the Victoria Children's Choir
Celebrate the Season
Join us for musical performances by local community choirs and bands in the Parliament Buildings each December.
Concerts are free and are held in the Upper Rotunda (second floor). Plan to arrive around 10 minutes early to allow for time to pass through security screening.
Monday, December 2 (12:00 pm) - St. Joseph's Intermediate Choir
Tuesday, December 3 (12:00 pm) - Greater Victoria Police Chorus
Thursday, December 5 (12:00 pm) - Christ Church Cathedral School - Young Choristers and String Ensemble
Monday, December 9 (12:00 pm) - Sing Victoria
Tuesday, December 10 (12:00 pm) - Pacific Edge Chorus
Wednesday, December 11 (12:00 pm) - Victoria Arion Male Choir
Thursday, December 12 (12:00 pm) - Oak Bay High School Choir
Friday, December 13 (4:00 pm) - Greater Victoria Concert Band
Monday, December 16 (12:00 pm) - South Park Choir
Tuesday, December 17 (12:00 pm) - Voices in Motion Choir
Wednesday, December 18 (12:00 pm) - Lake Hill Elementary
Thursday, December 19 (12:00 pm) - St. Patrick's Elementary School Choir
Friday, December 20 (12:00 pm) - South Island Harmony Chorus
Friday, December 20 (4:00 pm) - SingYourJoy Children's Choirs
Hallowe'en
Join us in October for two different Halloween programs.
Trick or Treating at the Parliament Buildings
On October 31 from 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm, children and families are invited to Trick or Treat at the B.C. Parliament Buildings. Join us to enjoy some spooky treats and participate in festive activities! There is no need to register for Trick or Treating—simply come to the Parliament Buildings in your Hallowe’en costume and have fun!
The Haunted Life of Francis Rattenbury
Each October, learn the chilling tale of The Haunted Life of Francis Rattenbury in a free, hour-long theatrical tour. Additional information will be released closer to October.
Tea and Tour
This program includes a light breakfast in the Parliamentary Dining Room followed by a guided walking tour with a costumed member of the Parliamentary Players Program.
Visitors can expect to explore the history and significance of the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia and engage directly with an historical character from British Columbia’s past.
Cost:
$16 per person (includes sales tax and gratuity).
Time:
Each session runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Dates:
Dates for this fall are all now complete. Check back here for information on future sessions.
Family Day
Join each year on the third Monday in February for lots of fun ativities inside the Parliament Buildings.
