Public Tour Information
Open For you to discover!
The Legislature Building is open 362 days a year, and our knowledgeable tour
guides are always pleased to welcome you. Tours of the Legislature Building are offered to all ages. Topics covered can include the levels of government, the roles of the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, Speaker, and Members of the Legislative Assembly; a brief political history of Alberta; the daily Routine followed in the Chamber; parliamentary traditions and ceremonies; and the art and architecture of the building itself. Tours last approximately 45 minutes although if your time is limited, our guides can cater to your needs.
Walk-in tours of the Legislature are available throughout the day. Groups of 15 or more are asked to prebook their Legislature tour to best accommodate their needs. Prebooked tours can be requested in French and English.
*Tours may be requested in either English or French. French language tours are subject to availability of French-speaking guides at the time requested.
Our facilities are wheelchair accessible and assistive listening devices are available in the public galleries.
Starting Your Tour
The Interpretive Centre
Tours begin in the Interpretive Centre and Gift Shop, located in the pedway. Visitors waiting for their tour may wish to explore the exhibits or browse in the shop. During business hours in the Legislature Building visitors arriving within 15 minutes of the start of a tour may wait for their tour guide in the Legislature Building rotunda; weekend and after-hours visitors should go the to Interpretive Centre and Gift Shop.