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    British Columbia Parliament Buildings

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    #7 of 138 things to do in Victoria
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    501 Belleville St, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 1X4, Canada
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    Home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia, the Parliament Buildings are open to the public year-round. Visitors are welcome to join one of the regularly scheduled guided tours, stroll through the buildings on their own self-guided tour...more
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    Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile
    Interesting but brief tour

    I enjoyed the guided tour. Some beautiful architecture and design, but not a lot to see. You’re not allowed to enter the chamber and have to crowd around a gate to look in. The guide had difficulty fielding some questions. I would still recommend a...More

    Date of experience: October 2018
    Thank LVNVRichard
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago
    Guided or self guided, strikingly beautiful building

    Two days before we left home, I contacted the administrator to find out what times guided tours would be offered on the days we would be in Victoria in January. I received a prompt and thorough response. Kudos there! We opted for self-guided, though, and...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Barb J
    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Beautiful

    I went for a look around because I love politics and was interested in seeing where the laws are made in BC. I really enjoyed my visit the tour guide knew his stuff and the whole building is just beautiful.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank DomLes94
    Reviewed 3 weeks ago
    Looked beautiful lit up during Christmas Season!

    We were in the area during the Christmas season and it was very beautifully lit up for tourists to see. We took pictures of course.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank CjP1959
    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice pics, and busy busy!

    We walked around for a minute and we could not stop! It was so busy on the end of the afternoon that we seemed to be on the people's picture way all the time. So, we took our pictures and walked away! We didn't even...More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank LeOtsuka
    Reviewed 5 weeks ago
    Beautiful building, tour

    We were walking the grounds and noticed a tour had just started. Thinking we would probably have to wait until the next hour the security guard at the door said we could still join the tour. We caught up and only missed a few minutes....More

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank Harold S
    Reviewed January 8, 2019 via mobile
    Beautiful sight

    We stayed a long weekend at the Hotel Grand and were so grateful to have a beautiful view of the Parliament building. It was so beautiful with the holiday lights. We didn't actually do a tour.

    Date of experience: January 2019
    Thank dawnbunatova
    Reviewed January 6, 2019 via mobile
    Walking around Victoria

    My husband and I visited Victoria for our anniversary and enjoyed all of the Christmas lights, especially at the Parliament building.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank 621elizabethr
    Reviewed January 3, 2019
    Makes Me Proud

    Our legislative buildings are always impressive but even more so during the Christmas Season. Lunch is offered at reasonable prices and with a creative menu.

    Date of experience: December 2018
    Thank PhotofunJRD
    Reviewed December 28, 2018 via mobile
    Guided Free Tour

    I did the 40 minute free guided tour of the BC Legislature. You can do a self guided tour through the day but the guided seems to be 4 times a day. The guide was in character of a long elected member of the Legislature....More

    Date of experience: December 2018
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    YouNahZ
    November 19, 2018|
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    Response from Mary J | Reviewed this property |
    The lights go on at dusk and are pretty spectacular.
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    PatGi2015
    September 26, 2018|
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    Response from itssharihere | Reviewed this property |
    I believe as long as they are not in session (but not even sure people would be allowed in while in session.
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    travelstomexico
    July 4, 2018|
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    Response from wazzaw123 | Reviewed this property |
    BC Victoria Parliament Building tours are conducted only when Parliament is not seated. Tours hours are 9.30 to 11.30 am 1.30 to 3.30 pm and there is two express tours at 1pm and 4 pm . However you can self tour at ant time... More
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    bateacher
    Kelowna, Canada
    Late March or August? (2 Replies)
    My 76 year old mother has always wanted to visit Ottawa and Quebec City. I am trying to put together a mother/daughter trip. Our interests are mainly historical/cultural with a little bit of "gift shopping". Because I am a teacher our trip will need to be either spring or summer break. My mother doesn't like heat, I detest rain. Other than that we're ok with cool temperatures as long as my feet aren't soaked! (She lives in Vancouver, I'm from the Okanagan if that tells you anything). What is...More
    January 01, 2008|
    Response fromscratchmyfeet|
    Weather at the end of march in Ottawa is usually not nice, either a mess of snow or mess or melting slush and not usually very warm and I expect Quebec City will be about the same or worse. While there is chance of a heat wave, August is usually very nice. Ottawa rarely gets super crowded, but I Imangine Quebec city will be as it their 400th anniversary this year and there is lots going on. I would avoid Quebec City on the weekend in August.
    mezzanine2
    Vancouver, Canada
    November in Ottawa (12 Replies)
    I'm considering visiting Ottawa in early November. It would be my first vacation in Ottawa, so I have a few questions: 1. What is the weather like for Ottawa in early November? 2. I like boutique hotel properties that are centrally located -- any recommendations for Ottawa? 3. I like vintage and antique shopping with a preference for Midcentury Modern. What's the vintage and antique shopping like in Ottawa? 4. I wouldn't have access to a car during my vacation; how is transit and...More
    August 31, 2013|
    Response fromkrustytripper|
    I'll answer #1 and #5 for you. #1 - Ottawa can be quite chilly in November....sometimes there is already snow. The average high is 5C. The average is 2C and the average low is -2C. It can be -10C or +15C as well in extreme cases. Bring a winter jacket for sure. November, by many Ontarians, is seen as one of the dullest months of the year. #5 - Four days is ample time to see the sights.
    L-n-L_Hat
    Alberta
    Transportation Question - Victoria to Van & Van - Whistler (5 Replies)
    Looking for suggestions for transportation before I make final choices please ;) 2 adults with luggage - no vehicle Victoria, BC (by Parliament Buildings) to Vancouver so far i am thinking BC ferries - other suggestions? I do not think I need to prebook but looking for confirmation please. then Vancouver to Whistler Whistler to Vancouver Airport At this point I was thinking Pacific Bus Line and you do need to prebook I believe. Any other tips or suggestions related to this would...More
    February 06, 2017|
    Response fromAlegreVancouverBC|
    Good info here: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/ShowTopic-g154945…
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