Exploring the BC Parliament Buildings ♿🇨🇦 | History, Architecture & Accessibility

While visiting Victoria, British Columbia, we couldn’t pass up the opportunity to explore the iconic BC Parliament Buildings.

What started as a moment of uncertainty—facing a massive staircase at the front entrance—turned into a powerful lesson in history, accessibility, and progress.

Thanks to a knowledgeable security guard, I discovered the Moat Entrance, a thoughtfully designed, barrier-free access point named after Doug Moat, the first MLA to use a wheelchair while in office. Learning how this entrance came to be, and the impact Doug Moat had on accessibility in British Columbia, made this visit even more meaningful.

Inside, the Parliament Buildings are absolutely stunning—rich with Canadian history, incredible architecture, ceremonial artifacts, and chambers that look very different in person than they do on TV. From Latin inscriptions and stained glass to the legislative chamber itself, every corner tells a story.

This video is part historical walkthrough, part accessibility review, and part family adventure, as we explore the building together and reflect on how far accessibility has come—and how important it is to keep pushing forward.

If you’re visiting Victoria and love history, architecture, or accessible travel, this is a must-see.

♿ Accessibility Review: B+
🏛️ BC Parliament Buildings – Victoria, BC
📚 Canadian History & Government
👨‍👩‍👧 Family-Friendly & Barrier-Free Travel

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