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The Manitoba Legislative Building (French: Palais législatif du Manitoba), originally named the Manitoba Parliament Building, is the meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba, located in central Winnipeg, as well as being the twelfth provincial heritage site of Manitoba.
May 20, 2024 · The Manitoba Legislative Building, referred to as “the Leg” (pronounced as “lej”) by locals, has a hidden code in its architecture. Scholars believe that the architect hid Masonic symbolism in plain sight in various elements of the building. Read more to find out the secrets!
From 1871 until 1876 the Government of Manitoba operated with a bicameral legislature, consisting of an appointed Legislative Council of seven members and an elected Legislative Assembly of twenty-four members.
A Manitoba landmark, the Legislative Building is the pinnacle of Beaux-Arts architecture in the province and the meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba. Out of 66 entries, English architects Frank Worthington Simon and Henry Boddington III won the competition for design.
- 450 Broadway
- Manitoba Legislative Building
- 1913-1920
Guided tours of the Legislative Building are booked through the Visitor Tour Program and are offered in English or French. Limit of 30 people admitted for each guided tour. Reservation (phone or e-mail us) or walk-up on first come first serve basis.
The Legislative Building was formally opened on July 15, 1920, the 50th anniversary of Manitoba’s entry into Confederation. It was designed in 1912 by English architects Frank W. Simon and Henry Boddington III who won a British Empire competition over 66 other entries.
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To book an appointment, please call 204-945-5813. The Legislative Building, including the visitors gallery, is wheelchair accessible. Click on each picture for detailed information. The Legislative Building of Manitoba. 450 Broadway. Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0V8.
