The Manitoba Legislative Building is the meeting place of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba — the main governing body for the province, equivalent to an American state’s legislature. Situated in central Winnipeg, it was originally named the Manitoba Parliament Building (a term used for federal not provincial government), and the current name was subsequently adopted. Construction on this neoclassical building began in 1913 and was completed in 1920. It stands seventy-seven meters tall (253 ft). The building is most famous for the Golden Boy, a gold covered bronze statue based on the style of the Roman god Mercury, or the Greek god Hermes, at the top of the cupola or domed ceiling. The Golden Boy is one of the province’s iconic symbols, other provincial symbols include the buffalo (bison) and prairie crocus.
The Manitoba Legislative Building is open every day of the year (including Saturdays and Sundays) for self-guided tours, and guided tours are available. Please refer to the government’s website for more information if you’re interested.
