Visit Parliament Buildings

The Parliament Buildings, the imposing seat of British Columbia's provincial government, dominate the south side of the Inner Harbour. The imposing stone buildings, designed by Yorkshire architect Francis M. Rattenbury and completed in 1897, feature neat, orderly gardens and are exceedingly attractive in appearance, especially when lit by festoons of lights in the evening.

The Centre Block is situated in the heart of the hill, near a steep escarpment. The East and West blocks are on opposite sides of the Centre Block, creating a public plaza facing the city's central business district. Monuments to important political figures are dispersed over the surrounding open grounds. Free guided tours of the building are offered daily from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.