Winnipeg - Legislative Building 
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Built of local Tyndall stone and Italian marble the magnificent Neo-Classical Legislative Building in Winnipeg was completed in 1919. It contains the provincial legislative chambers, Prime Minister's and other ministerial offices and some government departments.
Surmounting the 72 m (236 ft) dome is a statue known as the Golden Boy, a 4 m (13 ft) high bronze weighing 5 tons and plated with 23.5 carat gold.
Surmounting the 72 m (236 ft) dome is a statue known as the Golden Boy, a 4 m (13 ft) high bronze weighing 5 tons and plated with 23.5 carat gold.
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The Legislative Building is set in 12 ha (30 acre) grounds adorned with statues of Queen Victoria and various influential statesmen. A monument to Louis Riel stands by the riverside.
Hours:
July 1 to September 7: 9am-6pm
Tips: Appointments are required from September to June.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
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Front entrance to Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg.
Fountain & flowers in front of Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg.
Fountain on front lawn of Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg.
A front view of Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg.
A view of statue & Manitoba Legislative Building in Winnipeg, taken from back grounds.
