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Know Before You Go
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.
Opening Hours: Closed for the 2023 season.
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
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.
- Visit the temporary exhibits Speaking to Power and Making Our Voices Heard illustrate the power of art as a means for under-represented voices to comment on political decisions and for individuals from marginalized groups to assert their voices in public space.
Special Events: Please view our Calendar of Events for any upcoming events
Contact
Please view our Contact Us page