Borealis Gallery

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.

Located on the main floor of the QE II Building at 9820-107 Street.

Exhibits

Current Exhibition

Your Alberta Legislature: The Story of a Place

July 1, 2025 – April 2026

Every place has a story. This one includes you.

For thousands of years, people have gathered where the Alberta Legislature now stands to meet, trade, live, and be.

Journey back in time to its formation over 12,000 years ago to explore the transformation from Glacial Lake Edmonton to what we know today, and everything in between. This brand-new exhibit examines how Alberta’s people and their Legislature have grown and changed together, as well as the formation of our province, our government, and our centre of democracy.

Discover intriguing details about Alberta’s first day as a province, our connection to the Minnesota State Capitol, the smudging of the Mace, parliamentary traditions, the Palm Room and so much more.

Thanks to our external partners and resources: Alberta Infrastructure, City of Edmonton Archives, City of Saskatoon Archives, Edmonton Heritage Collections, Glenbow Library and Archives, Library and Archives Canada, Minnesota Historical Society, Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Provincial Archives of Alberta, Royal Alberta Museum, and the University of Calgary.

Media inquiries

Communications and Media

laocommunications@assembly.ab.ca

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.