Manitoba Legislative Building
Buildings & Monuments
Downtown
Politics, Architecture, History, Local Culture
Mobility Obstacles: Stairs
Mobility Assistance Available: Elevator
This is a good place to get: Snacks
Dinner
Lunch
Manitoba Legislative Building
Provincial Seat of Power
| Address: | Phone: |
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450 Broadway Ave Winnipeg, MB R3C 0V8 |
+1 204 945 3636 / +1 204 945 5813 Fax: +1 204 948 2507 |
Description
The Manitoba seat of political power is accessible to anyone. Visitors can sit in on government proceedings and then take a guided tour of the complete structure. The tour includes a look at the magnificent Grand Staircase, the Rotunda, as well as the various chambers of the dignitaries of this province. The building was completed on July 15, 1920 and the structure is impressive. It stands 72 meters above the ground with a provincial symbol, the Golden Boy, crowning the dome of the building. The park-like grounds are expansive and are a great place to have a picnic or sit and read a book.
Times & Dates
Open Hours: 8am-5pm, Mon-Fri; 9am-5pm, Sat-Sun (guided tours)Notes: Hours listed are for guided tours. The building is open for self-guided tours 8am-8pm, daily.
Visit Time: 1hr-Half day(4hr)
Best Time to Visit: Visit when the legislature is sitting, at 2pm.
Why Best: You can watch the politicians posturing in Question Period.
Average Wait Time: None
Notes: If you choose to lunch here, it will take longer to complete your visit. And lunch here is fun when the legislature is sitting; you sometimes run into TV camera crews lying in wait for politicians to come out of the lovely marble-inlaid bathrooms.
Price: Free
Exposure
Indoor with climate control. Notes: It gets wickedly hot here in summer, but retrofitting this old building with air-conditioning is just too expensive.Age Recommendations/Requirements
Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, SeniorAges that would most enjoy this site: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Groups, Solo Travelers
Transportation
Best Modes of Transportation:
Automobile/Car
Bus
Parking Availability: Limited
Average Price per Hour: Free
Parking Safety: Safe
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