Visitor Security

Visitor Safety Is a Top Priority

The Alberta Legislature Building and Grounds and the Queen Elizabeth II Building are open to the public for registered visits. Please note that there are security protocols and screening in place to protect all who work in or visit the buildings and grounds.

Alberta sheriffs provide a safe and secure environment for all people at the Alberta Legislature Building and Grounds with their 24-hour presence on-site, including the monitoring of help phones with cameras that are located throughout the Legislature Grounds.

Entrance Requirement

All visitors to the Alberta Legislature and QEII Building who are 18 years or older will be asked for identification from Legislative Assembly Security Services before being permitted to enter. Government issued ID is recommended, however other forms of ID will be accepted. IDs will be scanned by a device that will capture the visitors name and identification number. Visitors who do not have ID will need to provide their name to security.

Legislature Building Notice:

The Legislative Chamber and Galleries are currently closed for maintenance and will not be open for viewing during public tours. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Public entrance to the Legislature is located on the west side of the building.
Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your scheduled guided tour. 
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Legislature Protocols

When visiting the Legislature Building allow additional time for security screening. Please also plan to follow the following protocols.

  • Footwear is required; casual dress is acceptable.
  • Please refrain from displaying political messages on any items including clothing.
  • Do not bring parcels, signs, banners or food and beverages into the building. 
  • Demonstrations are welcome on the grounds and are prohibited inside.
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Chamber Gallery Protocols

Visitors will be asked to check mobile phones, cameras, recording devices and briefcases with security on the fifth floor prior to entering the public galleries. 

To ensure Alberta’s elected representatives can carry out their important work on behalf of Albertans, please enter and leave the Chamber as quietly as possible. Do not applaud or call out during the proceedings.

Access to the galleries is limited to invitees during special events and ceremonies.
Gallery Code of Conduct
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Committee Protocols

The committee rooms, located on the second floor of the Queen Elizabeth II Building, have public galleries.  Members of the public wishing to attend meetings must register with security on the main floor and, in exchange for a piece of identification, will receive a visitor pass for the second floor. 

Check the committee’s page for meeting details prior to arrival.

Please note that food is not permitted in committee rooms. 

Grounds Map

Your guide to navigating the Legislature grounds.

Hours

Hours of Operation

Fall & Winter Hours

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 TO FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

Legislature Building Tours:

  • Wednesday to Friday - 3 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday - 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Visitor Centre:

  • Wednesday to Sunday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Capital Gifts:

  • Monday to Friday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Times may vary during holidays, special events and facility maintenance.

Summer Hours

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025, TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025

Legislature Building Tours:

  • Wednesday to Sunday - 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Visitor Centre:

  • Wednesday to Sunday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Capital Gifts:

  • Open daily - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Legislature pedway standard hours:

  • Weekdays - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Weekends - 10:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
  • Statutory holidays - Closed