The construction of the BC Parliament Buildings in 1893 was led by a 25 year old architect by the name of Francis Rattenbury. It was in 1897, during Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee, that the construction was deemed complete.

Francis Rattenbury and his crew made an effort to use local materials, resources and expertise when building the Parliament Buildings. Granite rock foundations were brought in from nearby Nelson Island, the site facades were locally imported from Haddington Island and much of the local brick, lime and Douglas Fir were from Vancouver Island.

The Parliament Buildings of British Columbia, Canada were officially opened in February 1898. However details, refinishing, additions and upgrades were always on the go until 1915.


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