BRITISH COLUMBIA PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS

It is the seat of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of British Columbia. Built between 1893 and 1897 in a style described as "Romanesque", the impressive building has a central dome topped by the golden statue of Captain George Vancouver. It is like entering a mill, and you can learn all about the (rather short) history of the province during the free guided tours. These tours with a guide are an opportunity to learn more about the history of the province of British Columbia as well as the construction of the building. There is no need to book in advance, just go to the entrance of the building and join the next scheduled visit. You will also find documentation in French if you wish to visit the site independently. Count about 40 minutes for the visit of the three rooms. Find out about parliamentary sittings, some rooms are inaccessible. Possibility to attend a session: you will then be able to see the female presence in Parliament! In the evening, the entire facade of the splendid building is illuminated: a fairy-tale setting!

The Parliament Gardens, which run down to the harbour, feature several noteworthy statues, such as the monument to the Unknown Soldier (Cenotaph), the statue of Queen Victoria, a statue honouring all the firefighters who lost their lives, and the colourful Knowledge Totem Pole.