As the COVID-19 pandemic has created challenges with in-person programming, we are offering new online tours and programs this fall. The opening date for September through December bookings has been postponed to Tuesday, September 8th, 2020. Bookings for January through June 2021 are currently postponed. We are developing new options for educational programming which we are excited to share with you in late August. Please follow www.assembly.ab.ca for updates. If you have questions, please contact visitorinfo@assembly.ab.ca.

Visits to the Alberta Legislature Are Free

The Legislative Assembly of Alberta is pleased to offer a variety of options for visiting groups. A Heritage Interpreter guides booked visits, which can include a Legislature Building tour, educational programming, a visit to the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre and watching Session from the galleries in the Chamber. Reservations to view the spaces in the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre without a Heritage Interpreter can also be made.

Groups of 10 or More Must Book in Advance

Bookings can be made weekdays from 8:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Booking requests can be made by e-mail to visitorinfo@assembly.ab.ca or by phone to 780.427.7362. We book up very quickly, so it is best to contact us on or as close as possible to the opening dates.

Opening Dates for Bookings

Bookings for	January - June	July - August	September - December*
Annually	Tuesday after the September long weekend	Second Monday of January	Third Monday in June
2020	Tue., September 03, 2019	Bookings suspended	Postponed to Tuesday, September 8th, 2020
2021	Postponed, date TBA	Mon., January 11, 2021	Mon., June 21, 2021
2022	Tue., September 07, 2021	Mon., January 10, 2022	Mon., June 20, 2022

* During our high-volume booking time in early September, we will accept only e-mail booking requests in order to ensure fair booking access. Bookings by phone are otherwise welcome.

Step 1 - Tour Options

Visitor tours introduce visitors of all ages 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.

Grade 6 inquiry-based 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 support the social studies curriculum through comparison and contrast of the functions and procedures of the provincial Legislature and the national Parliament. Students also learn how Alberta's unique political history has contributed to the national story. Interpreters challenge students to think critically and discover for themselves distinctions between the two jurisdictions, offering the class an engaging learning experience.

English language learners tours welcome newcomers to the English language and make learning about Alberta's legislative history and parliamentary process more accessible. Customized tours introduce visitors to the history, traditions and people associated with Alberta's legislative process.

Step 2 - Programming Options

Mock Legislature activity is a role play where students experience what it's like to be part of the parliamentary process. This activity is structured so that every student can participate in the debate. Using replicas of the apparel and the symbolic items used in the Legislature, students are guided through the stages of passage of a Bill. A Mock Legislature teacher manual and student handbook can be downloaded from the Teachers' Corner or mailed out upon request.

Watch Session from the public gallery in the Alberta Legislature Building. 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. When choosing a date, please reference the Sessional Calendar. Please note that if you are booking prior to the calendar being released, we book all possible session dates and then alter itineraries once we have the calendar.

Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre spaces are located on the main floor of the Edmonton Federal Building. The Visitor Centre hosts an interpretive centre, theatre and gallery.

The Agora Interpretive Centre is a hands-on, multimedia learning space that features interactive activities and historical artifacts relating to the Alberta Legislature Building.
• Learn more about the Agora Interpretive Centre.
The Borealis Gallery is a state-of-the-art exhibition space where thought-provoking heritage exhibitions and world-class works by renowned Canadian artists await your discovery. Temporary exhibitions are featured throughout the year, celebrating our dynamic Canadian identity, our rich history and our cultural diversity.
• Learn more about the exhibitions at the Borealis Gallery.
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.
• Learn more about the Pehonan Theatre.

Visitor Centre reservations: You can make a reservation to visit the Legislative Assembly Visitor Centre on your own without a dedicated Heritage Interpreter. Reservations can be added on to a group booking option as a way of adding programming outside of our itinerary times. All reservations add 30 minutes per location.

Step 3 - Itinerary Options

We are currently developing new programming options for educational programming for the fall. Please refer back to this page for updates in the coming months.

Step 4 - Complete the Form

Group Booking Request Form

Note: This fillable form is a PDF file. To ensure functionality, please download the form and open it in Acrobat Reader. Click HERE to download the latest version of Acrobat Reader.

E-mail your request to visitorinfo@assembly.ab.ca.

Upon booking, you will receive a confirmation of visit e-mail along with a map showing your bus drop-off and entrance location.