General History
At just 25 years old, this architect won the competition to design the new B.C. Parliament Buildings.
Who is Francis Mawson Rattenbury?
The flower of this tree was adopted as B.C.'s floral emblem on February 23, 1956.
This piece was raised on February 2, 1990, during the Commonwealth Games held in Auckland, New Zealand.
What is The Knowledge Totem Pole?
This Canadian politician is the current premier of British Columbia and has been serving as the leader of the BC NDP since October 21, 2022.
Who is David Eby?
With proper documentation, these companions may enter the building.
What are Service Animals?
After the success of the Parliament Buildings, this architect went on to design this famous hotel in Victoria.
What is the Empress Hotel?
This vibrant blue and black lively, smart, and cheeky bird is found throughout the province.
What is the Steller's Jay?
This bronze war memorial commemorates the Canadians who lose their lives in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Afghanistan Mission.
What is The Cenotaph?
These elected officials meet in British Columbia’s Parliament Buildings to represent their communities, research, debate, and vote on proposed laws and government budgets, and work to fulfill the primary functions of the Legislative Assembly.
Who are Members of the Legislative Assembly?
Open along with the building Monday-Friday, this side hustle is open from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.
What is the Parliamentary Gift Shop?
These structures, built in 1859, included B.C.'s first purpose-built Parliament House and were described as a mix of Chinese pagoda, Swiss-cottage, and Italian-villa styles.
What the 'Birdcages'?
This tree is traditionally harvested by many coastal and interior Indigenous peoples for making canoes, clothing, housing and many other essential objects.
What is the Western Red Cedar?
These two historical figures, one a Chief Factor and Governor, the other the first Chief Justice of British Columbia, have statues flanking each side of the entrance.
Who are Sir James Douglas and Sir Matthew Begbie?
This individual is the current Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, responsible for presiding over debates and ensuring fair and impartial treatment of all MLAs.
Who is Raj Chouhan?
The hours of operation for this service change whether the house is in session or not.
What is the Parliamentary Dining Room?
This addition to the original design of the building was completed in 1915.
What is the Legislative Library?
These mammals have a patch of white fur due to a rare genetic trait.
What is the spirit bear?
What is the main flagpole?
This individual must ensure impartiality by providing equal treatment to all Members of the Legislative Assembly and advising without bias.
Who is the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly, Kate Ryan-Loyd?
This department handles repairs, maintenance requests, clean-up's, and moving services for our building.
Who are Legislative Assembly Services?
Although formally opened in 1898, these buildings were actually completed in late 1897.
What is the main B.C. Parliament Building
This extremely tough material was used in knives and axe heads.
What is jade?
This water feature is surrounded by bronze animals that are representative of the diverse wildlife of British Columbia.
What is the Centennial Fountain?
This individual is the current Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, representing the King at the provincial level.
Who is Janet Austin?
Located at room 145, on the first floor, just south of the east doors in the Hall of Honour.
Where is the First-Aid Room?