Alberta Legislature Building

Alberta Legislature Building

The Alberta Legislature Building was constructed between 1907 and 1912 in the Beaux-Arts architectural style on the former site of Fort Edmonton. The fountain in the rotunda was built to commemorate the first official visit of the Queen of Canada and Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II. Draped around the rotunda like banners are regimental colours representing Alberta units that served in wars involving Canada.

On the northwest side of the rotunda stands a statue of Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, after whom the province is named. Beyond the grand staircase is the Legislature Library, established in 1906. Above the main entrance to the Legislative Chamber on the third floor hangs a red cedar-carved Alberta coat of arms. The third floor also features portraits of former premiers and lieutenant governors of Alberta. On the north side of the fifth floor, there is a spot known as the “Magic Spot” due to its unusual acoustics — the sound of the fountain below in the rotunda, reflected by the grand staircase and dome, seems to come from above the listener. At the top of the fifth-floor dome are five palm trees, donated in 1932 by the legislature of California.

Alberta Legislature Building

Must-visit reason: The most impressive building in Alberta

Continent where the attraction is located: North America

Country/Region where the attraction is located: Canada

Province/State where the attraction is located: Alberta

City where the attraction is located: Edmonton