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Province House, Parliamentary building in Halifax, Canada

The three-story sandstone structure at 1726 Hollis Street contains the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, featuring balanced proportions and classical elements.

Construction of Province House began in 1811 and was completed in 1819, becoming the first permanent home of Nova Scotia's government.

The Legislative Library within Province House maintains records of parliamentary proceedings, legislative documents, and publications about Nova Scotia's political development.

The building opens Monday through Friday for guided tours explaining the legislative process and architectural features of this Georgian-style parliament.

Province House served as the location for Joseph Howe's 1835 trial, which established the fundamental principle of press freedom 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: May 14, 2025 20:58

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