Find this historic building at Broadway and Osborne Street. The Legislative building was completed in 1920 of native Tyndall Stone, and accommodates:

• The Legislative Chambers
• The Lieutenant ¬Governor's residence
• Offices of the Premier
• Cabinet Ministers
• And some government departments

The grounds of the Legislative Building display statues of prominent persons, including Queen Victoria, Lord Selkirk, La Verendrye, Major General James Wolfe, Lord Dufferin, Robert Burns, Sir George Etienne Cartier, and others. On the banks of the Assiniboine River stands a monument of Louis Riel, Metis leader.

Atop the 240 foot high dome of the Legislative Building is one of the best known symbols of Manitoba, the Golden Boy. It faces north and the torch held up in his right hand represents economic development, while the sheaf of wheat in his left arm represents agriculture. The 13-½ foot statue weighs five tons, was cast in bronze by the French sculptor Georges Gardet of Paris. It is now sheathed in 23-½ carat gold.

Guided tours of the Legislative building are available Canada Day through Labor Day: the remainder of the year weekdays by appointment.