The Modern Spaces

of the Queen Elizabeth II Building
The Queen Elizabeth II Building features a variety of modern venues, from small meeting rooms to expansive reception spaces, designed to support Legislative Assembly business.
These venues are available for booking by the Government of Alberta and not-for-profit groups, subject to usage guidelines.

Compare the Spaces

Room Capacity
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  Food/Catering
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  Television/Projector Screens
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 Wi-Fi
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 Microphones
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 Teleconference
Venue Room Type Floor Plan Image
Capital View
Reception spaces
 200
City View
Reception spaces
 200
Concourse
Reception spaces
 300 N/A
Aspen
Meeting Rooms
 18
Boreal Forest
Meeting Rooms
 48
Canadian Shield
Meeting Rooms
 50
Foothills
Committee Rooms
 24
Grassland
Committee Rooms
 36
Parkland
Committee Rooms
 24
Rocky Mountain
Committee Rooms
 36

Explore the Spaces

Reception Spaces

200-300 people

There are three reception spaces available for booking.

Meeting Rooms

25-50 people

There are three multi-purpose meeting rooms available for booking. 

Committee Rooms

24-36 people

There are four committee rooms of various sizes available for booking.

Reception Spaces

200     |          

Located on the second floor, which is accessible via the grand staircase, the Capital and City View reception rooms feature large windows and captivating views. The rooms are equipped with large screen televisions for presentations. A microphone system and podium are also available if requested in advance. Clients may arrange for food service from designated caterers. Limited Wi-Fi is available.

There is no teleconferencing or video conferencing capability in the Capital View or City View rooms. Video cannot be transferred between spaces. Photo shoots and personal events are not accommodated.

Elevator access is available to individuals with mobility concerns by proceeding to the security desk on the main floor concourse.

Flags are available upon request, up to five Canada and five Alberta flags.

 

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Capital View Room

Room capacity is 200 people, and a minimum of 60 participants is required to book.

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City View Room

Room capacity is 200 people, and a minimum of 60 participants is required to book.

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Concourse

300     |        

The first floor concourse functions as a reception space that accommodates up to 300 people. A podium is available if requested in advance. Clients may choose to rent audio/visual equipment and tables and chairs, as these are limited. Food and drink are allowed, and clients may employ the services of any caterer on this floor. Limited Wi-Fi is available. 


Alcohol service is prohibited.

Meeting Rooms

18 to 50         |               

Meeting rooms include a projector, screen and Internet access. These rooms do not have teleconferencing or video conferencing capabilities. Food and beverages are permitted. The spaces can be configured in a variety of ways, but Venue Services reserves the right to approve room configurations. 

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Aspen Room

This room seats 18 at a single boardroom table. It is equipped with a refreshment bar and a TV screen.

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Boreal Forest

This room seats 48 at 12 rectangular tables that can be configured in multiple ways. It is equipped with a refreshment bar. A podium and screen are available.

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Canadian Shield

This room seats 50 at five large round tables. It is equipped with a separate refreshment bar. A podium and screen are available.

Committee Rooms

24 to 36 +        |            

Committee rooms include built-in microphones, screens, televisions, Internet access and a teleconferencing system. If teleconferencing is required, the event organizer must arrange for service through a provider. While beverages are permitted, food is prohibited.

Additional theatre-style seating accommodates an audience in the gallery.
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Foothills

This room seats 24 at the table. Additional seating is available in the gallery.

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Grassland

This room seats 36 at the table. Additional seating is available in the gallery. The space includes an adjoining breakout room for 10.

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Parkland

This room seats 24 at the table. Additional seating is available in the gallery.

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Rocky Mountain

This room seats 36 at the table. Additional seating is available in the gallery. The space includes an adjoining breakout room for 10.

Queen Elizabeth II Building Venue Hours of Operation

Venue ServicesLoading Dock
WeekdaysWeekdays
8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.