Avalon Region

Colonial Building Provincial Historic Site

Home to the Newfoundland and Labrador Legislative Assembly from 1850 until 1959, the Colonial Building witnessed our unique political evolution from colony to self-governing Dominion to province of Canada. It was here that representatives gathered to make laws that shaped our economy, society and culture; it was also where they made tough choices. Once again, this building is a gathering place for people to explore, contemplate, challenge, commemorate, and debate our story of governance.