The Parliament Building

The Parliament Building of Quebec

The Parliament Building is the seat of the National Assembly of Quebec, a majestic building on the edge of Old Quebec. The Quebec City audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this monument, the heart of the political life of the province.

The seat of the National Assembly

The Parliament Building houses the National Assembly of Quebec, where the elected representatives of the province sit. Built at the end of the nineteenth century in a French Renaissance style, it impresses by its façade adorned with statues of significant figures of Quebec history and by its central tower. Surrounded by gardens, it is a symbol of the democracy and the identity of Quebec, on the edge of the historic district.

What to see

You admire the majestic French Renaissance-style façade, adorned with statues of figures of Quebec history, the central tower and the gardens. The Parliament Building is the heart of the political life of Quebec. It is a stop for lovers of architecture and history, on the edge of Old Quebec.

Practical information

The Parliament Building lies on the edge of Old Quebec, reachable on foot. The façade and the gardens can be freely admired; guided tours of the building may be offered, according to their own hours and conditions, which vary. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

What does the Parliament Building of Quebec house?

The National Assembly of Quebec; this French Renaissance-style building is adorned with statues of significant figures of the history of the province.

Where is the Parliament Building?

On the edge of Old Quebec.