A number of free special events and programs are held at the Parliament Buildings throughout the year.
Please check this page for regular updates.
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.
Each session has a different topic.
Time:
Sessions run from 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
March 28: The B.C. Legislature and the Crown
Learn about the role of the monarch and their viceregal representatives, and discover a treasure trove of royal resources.
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April 25: The Bard and Parliament
Explore the unlikely links between William Shakespeare and the Legislature, and peek at a rare 2nd Folio of Shakespeare’s plays.
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June 20: Flags and Heraldry
Trace the colourful evolution of the flags, crests, and emblems of British Columbia and Canada.
Bookings will be available in mid-February
Registration Information:
Attendance to the in-person session is capped at 35. Visitors should arrive ten minutes early to pass through security screening. If you can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible so other groups may be booked.
Online sessions are offered through Zoom. Once you have filled out the reservation form, you will receive an invitation to the session.
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.
Time:
Each session runs from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.
Dates:
February 4, 6, 11, 13
March 18, 20, 25, 27
These sessions are all now sold out. Please check this site again for information on future dates.
Family Day
Come and spend a fun-filled Family Day at the B.C. Parliament Buildings.
Each year in February, visitors are welcome to join us for free activities on Famiuly Day.
We hope to see you then!
Date: See you in 2026
