Manitoba Legislative Building
A neoclassical legislative building completed in 1920, topped by a gilded 'Golden Boy' statue, with interiors full of Masonic and ancient Egyptian symbolism.
The Manitoba Legislative Building is made of local Tyndall limestone, and a pair of bronze bison flank the marble staircase. The gilded 'Golden Boy', about 5 m tall and perched atop the dome, symbolises prosperity and the future. The building hides many ancient Egyptian, Greek and Masonic symbols and numbers. The 'Hidden Codes' tour led by historian Frank Albo, which reveals these secrets, is very popular. The standard tour is free, with several sessions a day in summer, and at other times you can explore the great hall on your own. The surrounding Legislative Grounds feature statues of Louis Riel, Queen Victoria and others, making them a lovely spot for a summer stroll.
Opening hours
Approx. 8:00–20:00; tour times per official website
Nearby sights
- Dalnavert Museum
- Osborne Village
- Winnipeg Art Gallery–Qaumajuq
- Exchange District
- Canadian Museum for Human Rights
- The Forks
- Manitoba Children's Museum
- Manitoba Museum