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Provincial Historic Sites > Sites > Colonial Building

Colonial Building

90 Military Road, St. John’s

The Colonial Building was home to the Newfoundland and Labrador Legislative Assembly from 1850 until 1959. A gem of neoclassical architecture, the building’s grandeur is a testament to the optimism its builders felt about our future. Beautifully restored, this building is once again a gathering place for people to explore, contemplate, challenge, commemorate, and debate our story of governance.

Professional photography including wedding photography is not permitted inside the building but is welcome on the exterior. The Colonial Building is not available for private events.

Please email info@seethesites.ca to book groups of 10 or more.

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Location: The Colonial Building is located at the corner of Military Road and Bannerman Road in St. John’s. The site is on bus routes 2, 10 and 15.

Parking: Free public parking is available in the parking lot located off Bannerman Road adjacent to the building. Blue zone parking is marked.

Season: May 1 to November 30, 2025

Current Opening Hours: Monday to Friday, 930am to 5pm until May 17 and them 7 days a week, 9:30am to 5pm

Accessibility: The main entrance is at ground level with an automatic door with button. A lift is available to move between floors. Lift can accommodate one user at a time. The stairways are wooden or carpeted with handrails. Seating is available.

Washrooms: Accessible, non-gendered, single use washroom with baby change station on the first floor. Multi-stall male and female washrooms on the first floor. Male washroom has a baby change station.

Grounds: Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic and enjoy the grounds. The grounds are grassed with stone and gravel pathways.

Admission: See Plan your Visit for more information on admission fees to Provincial Historic Sites

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Activities and Events

  • Join an interpreter for a guided tour or explore on your own. Guided tours available throughout the day.
  • View the building restoration including the lobby restored to the original 1850 finishes and both legislative chambers restored to their 1880 finishes, including the elaborate ceiling frescos.
  • Visit exhibits exploring the unique political history of the province and the history of political exclusion and inclusion.

Special Events: Please view our Calendar of Events for any upcoming events

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