Province House

Province House is a three-story sandstone building on Hollis Street that holds Nova Scotia's Legislative Assembly. The structure displays classical Georgian style with balanced proportions and symmetrical facades typical of early 19th-century design.

Construction started in 1811 and finished in 1819, making it the first permanent home for the province's government. Before this building, the assembly had moved between different locations, so it marked an important step in Nova Scotia's institutional development.

The building serves as home to Nova Scotia's Legislative Assembly and remains a place where provincial political decisions take shape. Inside, you can walk through rooms where debates and laws continue to affect the lives of residents today.

The building welcomes visitors Monday through Friday with guided tours available. These tours walk you through the interior and explain how the assembly works and the design details of the Georgian architecture.

The building was the site of Joseph Howe's trial in 1835, when a printer faced charges for criticizing the governor in print. The case established press freedom as a fundamental right in Canadian law.

Location: Halifax

Architectural style: Palladian architecture

Address: 1741 Hollis Street

Website: http://gov.ns.ca/legislature

GPS coordinates: 44.64791,-63.57340

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:52