Alberta Legislature Building
A Beaux-Arts legislature completed in 1913, with free guided tours, a fountain plaza and pleasant river views.
The Alberta Legislature Building was constructed between 1907 and 1913 on the north bank of the North Saskatchewan River valley, on the former site of Fort Edmonton. Its sandstone façade and great dome give it a dignified, elegant look. Free guided tours cover the legislative chamber and the rotunda, and the visitor centre downstairs has interactive exhibits. The Federal Plaza in front has fountains and shallow pools in summer and lights in winter, and it is a favorite spot for locals to relax. It is a few minutes' walk from Grandin LRT station. Across the river, the High Level Bridge leads to Old Strathcona.
Opening hours
Several guided tours daily; check official website for times
Nearby sights
- High Level Bridge
- North Saskatchewan River Valley
- Rutherford House
- Ice District & Rogers Place
- Old Strathcona & Whyte Avenue
- Hotel Macdonald & 100 Street Funicular
- Churchill Square & City Hall
- Art Gallery of Alberta