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The Parliament Building was designed by architect Eugène-Étienne Taché in a Second Empire style and built between 1877 and 1886, in the heart of Quebec's Parliament Hill. The National Assembly (or, as it was called until 1968, the Legislative Assembly ) first met there on March 27, 1884, even though the building was only fully completed two ...
- 1045, rue des Parlementaires
- Second Empire
The tour features the Assemblée nationale’s beautiful architecture and works of art. Visit one of the city of Québec’s top tourist attractions! NOTE: Reservations for groups of 10 or more must be made by email or phone. Email: visites.guidees@assnat.qc.ca. Phone: 418-643-1992 ext. 70603.
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The following year, Eugène-Étienne Taché designed a stunning Parliament building, which was constructed in two stages. First, the three wings to be used by the ministries and the lieutenant-governor were built between 1877 and 1880, and second, the main facade called “the Legislative Building” was built between 1883 and 1886.
A Parliament Building for Québec's Capital . On July 1, 1867, Québec City became the capital of the province of Québec. Members of parliament sat in the parliament/post office building, which quickly proved to be a little confining. An enormous field along Grande Allée was therefore chosen for the future parliament.
Parliament Hill. Since the early 20 th century the parliament building has struggled to contain the growing machinery of government. Four buildings next to parliament were added between 1910 and 1937 to house the library and various ministries. The 1960s saw another phase of expansion as Édifices G, H, and J were also built nearby.
The Fontaine de Tourny east of the Parliament Building. Constructed between 1877 and 1886, the Parliament Building features the Second Empire architectural style that was popular for prestigious buildings both in Europe (especially France where the style originated) and the United States during the latter 19th century.
The Assemblée nationale is more than just the place where Québec’s 125 elected representatives meet and work: it also offers lots of interesting things to see and do! Visitors come from all over the world to experience the hôtel du Parlement, an iconic landmark of the province of Québec. In 2019, the hôtel du Parlement completed its most ...
