Manitoba Legislative Building

Kids may not be particularly interested in touring the Manitoba Legislative Building but adults will certainly appreciate this architectural gem. It is, in fact, one of the most prized buildings in the province. In 1911, a competition was held by the government with a $10,000 prize for the winning design. It wasn’t until 1920 though that the building was officially opened. Today visitors are welcome to explore the building from 8 am to 8 pm with the help of the free self-guided tour. One can expect to take in the domed circular room that is always the favourite as well as keep an eye out for the famous Golden Boy—a 17.2-foot statue looks down on you from the top of the building. In the summertime, hourly tours are available for visitors without reservation, up to groups of 10. Moreover, you may just get lucky to be a part of a mock trial with a real judge presiding over it. One of the greatest government buildings in all of Canada, the Manitoba Legislative Building is certainly one of the popular tourist attractions in Winnipeg.