Make plans to visit the Alberta Legislature and Visitor Centre this winter for free family-friendly fun! In December you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the holiday season with time-honoured traditions and a brilliant Christmas light display that has brought joy to Albertans for nearly 40 years.
Get your family in the Christmas spirit with the annual Light Up the Legislature Ceremony, Celebrate the Season with free musical performances, enjoy free tours of the Alberta Legislature building, and discover what’s on at the Visitor Centre. There is always something fun to see and do at the Alberta Legislature, no matter what the season!
Light Up The Legislature
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The official Light Up The Legislature ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Come early to enjoy family-friendly activities, performances, and hot chocolate (by donation) in the Visitor Centre, then be outside at 6:30 pm when the switch will flip on the grand Christmas tree and outdoor holiday display in Violet King Henry Plaza! Afterwards, guests are invited back to the Visitor Centre to warm up with more festive fun including colouring stations and a visit from Rocky the Ram.
Celebrate the Season
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20 & 21, 2024 | Fridays 12:00 pm & 6:30 pm; Saturdays 6:30 pm
Celebrate the Season with merry musical performances from local choirs, orchestras and musical ensembles! From December 6 to 21, you can visit the Alberta Legislature’s historic and grand rotunda on Friday and Saturday to enjoy these free and festive events, perfect for a family outing or date night activity! Visit the Legislative Assembly website for the full performance schedule.
Alberta Legislature Building Guided Tours
Wednesday to Friday | 3:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday | 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm
Alberta Legislature tours are offered year round, but they are extra special with the building decked out in its holiday finest! Book online or in-person to join a free 45 minute guided tour and discover the history, art and architecture of the iconic domed building. It makes for a fun and informative experience for all ages!
Visitor Centre
Wednesday to Sunday | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
The Legislative Assembly’s interactive Visitor Centre is located just North of the Legislature Building, on the main floor of the Queen Elizabeth II Building. Admission is free and no advance registration is required to stop in and discover the Borealis Gallery, Capital Gifts, the Democracy Discovery Centre, and Pehonan Theatre.
- Visit Capital Gifts for all your holiday shopping needs! It is easy find the perfect gift for that someone special with this selection of unique products from local businesses. Monday to Friday | 10:00 am – 4:00 pm; Saturday and Sunday | 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Discover Eating Bitterness: The Canadian Journey from Exclusion to Inclusion in The Borealis Gallery. Celebrate the strength and resilience of Chinese Canadian by visiting between September 28, 2024 and January 4, 2025. This poignant exhibition examines the history of hardships individual Chinese Canadians and communities have endured due to racial discrimination and public policy that denied them many civil liberties and equal rights.
- Don’t miss the 15 minute film Our People, Our Province being shown on the 360-degree screen in the Pehonan Theatre. This unique 4D experience will take you on an immersive journey through Alberta’s social and political history!
Visit the Legislative Assembly of Alberta website at anytime to learn more about parliamentary democracy. Follow the Legislative Assembly of Alberta on Facebook and Instagram to stay up-to-date on upcoming tours and special events.
Legislative Assembly of Alberta Fall & Winter Hours:
When: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 to Friday, May 16, 2025
Where: Alberta Legislature and Visitor Centre
Address: 10800 – 97 Avenue NW, Edmonton
Website: www.assembly.ab.ca
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