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The British Columbia Parliament Buildings are in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, and are home to the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia. The Speaker and the Sergeant-at-Arms are amongst those responsible for the legislative precinct , which by statute include the Parliament Buildings and grounds.
Located in Victoria and officially opened in 1898 with a 150-metre-long facade (500 ft), central dome, two end pavilions, and a gilded statue of George Vancouver, the British Columbia Parliament Buildings is home to the Legislative Assembly The Parliament Buildings roof with a gilded statue of George Vancouver The legislative chamber
The first major public building constructed by the provincial government after union with Canada, built to house the Supreme Court of British Columbia; previously served as the home of the Maritime Museum of BC; now standing empty and in need of significant repairs. Fort Alexandria [38] 1821 (established) 1925 Alexandria
The Legislature of British Columbia is made of two elements: the lieutenant governor (representing the King of Canada), and the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia (which meets at the British Columbia Parliament Buildings). The Parliament of British Columbia has existed since the province joined Canada in 1871, before which it was preceded ...
Old Parliament Building (Quebec), Quebec City, United Province of Canada (1853–1854) Canadian Museum of Nature, Ottawa, federal Parliament (1916–19) [1] Kingston General Hospital, Kingston, United Province of Canada, (1841-1844)
Pages in category "Historic buildings and structures in British Columbia" The following 45 pages are in this category, out of 45 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Brigadier General Ernest Alexander Cruikshank, a noted authority on the War of 1812 and the history of Ontario, was chosen as the Board's first chairman, a post he held for twenty years. [19] The first place designated and plaqued under the new program was the "Cliff Site" in Port Dover, Ontario , where two priests claimed sovereignty over the ...
BC Electric Building (BC Hydro Building) 970 Burrard Commonly known to the locals as the BC Hydro Building, this was the head office tower for the B.C. electricity & gas utility company until 1995, when it was converted into private apartment residences. 1955–1957 Thompson, Berwick, Pratt, and Partners, architects Gardner House: 3152 West ...