School tours introduce students to Alberta's legislative process and focus on topics related to levels of government; the roles of the Lieutenant Governor, Premier, Speaker and Members of the Legislative Assembly; Alberta's political history; the daily Routine of the Legislative Assembly; parliamentary tradition and the art and architecture of the building.

On-site Tours

Grade 6 Tours

Grade 6 tours support the social studies curriculum in their coverage of the provincial level of governance and active citizenship. Students are given an overview of the history of the province and insight into the legislative process while discovering connections between the Legislature Building and Alberta’s democratic heritage.

Grade 9 Tours

Grade 9 tours support the social studies curriculum through comparison and contrast of the functions and procedures of the provincial Legislature and the federal government. Students also learn how Alberta's unique political history has contributed to the national story. Visitor Services staff challenge students to think critically and discover for themselves distinctions between the two jurisdictions, offering the class an engaging learning experience.

Online Tours

Live from the Legislature

A Visitor Services staff person leads this all-ages visitor tour, which is live-streamed directly to one or more classrooms. Students interact with a second Visitor Services staff person through chat, asking questions and receiving answers in real time. This tour covers the same content as the in-person tours.

Pre-Recorded Tour

Three Visitor Services staff lead this all-ages tour that takes viewers throughout the Legislature Building, stopping at all of the same areas offered on an in-person visitor tour. Book a live question and answer video session after this tour to allow students to interact with a Visitor Services staff person and ask questions.

On-site Programs

The Mock Legislature

The Mock Legislature allows students to participate in the parliamentary process as a role-play activity. Using replicas of the apparel and the symbolic items used in the Legislature, guides lead students through the stages of passage of a Bill so that every student can participate in the debate. Download the teacher manual, script and student handbook.

Pehonan Theatre

The Pehonan Theatre uses a 360-degree screen and 4-D effects in the film Our People Our Province, which celebrates the political and social history of Alberta.

Borealis Gallery

The Borealis Gallery in the Queen Elizabeth II Building features exhibitions exploring Alberta’s history, with a focus on sharing the stories of the Legislature, to educate Albertans on the role of parliamentary democracy in our province.

Democracy Discovery Centre

The Democracy Discovery Democracy Discovery Centre explores the workings of the Legislative Assembly, democratic governance and active citizenship through interactive activities and educational panels.

Watch Session

Observe the Assembly in action from the public gallery in the Alberta Legislature Building and experience the Legislative Assembly first-hand. Visitors can watch the Speaker's procession and Oral Question Period, listen to the deliberations of the Assembly and be introduced to the Members of the Legislative Assembly. Please note that session dates are subject to change and are not guaranteed. Please reference the Assembly calendar when choosing a date.

Online Programs

Online educational programs are interactive presentations given by Visitor Services staff to encourage students to consider new perspectives. They can be delivered for a Grade 6 or Grade 9 level.

The Famous Five and the Persons Case

The Famous Five were an influential group of Albertan women who changed the course of history with the Persons Case. But what was the Persons Case and why did it matter? How did laws and historic events in Canada lead to this momentous battle? In this in-depth virtual program, students will examine the branches of government and the role of the Senate through the story of the Famous Five.

The Media’s Role in Democracy

During the Great Depression in Alberta, the government became close to legislating the news Albertans could receive. How did the newspapers respond? And how did the Lieutenant Governor respond when the legislation fell on his desk to sign into law? This grade six presentation explores how the idea of Freedom of the Press has changed over time in Canada, the role of the Lieutenant Governor in relation to the constitution, detecting media bias, and how a free press feeds into the cycle of active citizenship.

Watch Session

This flexible option allows viewers to watch live broadcasts or previous recordings. Viewers can watch the Speaker's procession and Oral Question Period, as well as listen to the full deliberations of the Assembly. This activity is not led by a Visitor Services Staff person. Learn More

Itinerary Options

Note: the itinerary is a PDF file. To ensure functionality, please download the document and open it in Acrobat Reader.

Refer to the Opening dates for School Tour Bookings section above before submitting a request. Requests received prior the opening dates will not be accepted and will have to be resubmitted.

On-Site School Booking Request Form

Online School Booking Request Form

Booked Groups will receive a confirmation e-mail along with additional information about the visit, including a map showing the bus dRop-off and entrance location. Please contact 780.427.7362 for further details.