How to Visit
Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Closed on weekends and holidays.
Cost: Free
Self-Guided Tours: Visitors can take their own self-guided tour at any time between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. Self-guided tour books are available at the tour desk in a variety of languages.
Guided Tours: Please consult the public tour schedule below for daily tour times. Guided tours are free and last approximately 40 minutes. Plan to arrive about 10 minutes early to allow for time to pass through security screening. No advance registration required.
Entrance: Guided tours and self-guided tours begin from inside of the Main Entrance at the front of the Parliament Buildings. An accessible entrance is also available at the far side of the front steps. Visitors to the Dining Room should enter via the accessible entrance.
Guided Tour Schedule
The schedule for public tours is released on a weekly basis 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:
Friday, January 17
3:00
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Monday, January 20
3:00
Tuesday, January 21
3:00
The Parliament Buildings will be closed to visitors until 11:00 am on Tuesday, January 21.
Wednesday, January 22
10:00, 3:00
Thursday, January 23
10:00, 3:00
Friday, January 24
10:00, 3:00
Visitors Notices
Tuesday, January 21 - The Parliament Buildings will be closed until 11:00 am. Visitors are welcome from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
Tuesday, February 18 - The Parliament Buildings will be closed for the Speech from the Throne.
Tuesday, March 4 - The Parliament Buildings will be closed for Budget Day.
Public tour times are determined based on events taking place inside the Parliament Buildings and our other school and group bookings.
Please note that 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.