Fodor's Expert Review Ontario Legislative Building
This 1893 Romanesque revival building, home to Ontario's provincial government, is often referred to simply as "Queen's Park," after the surrounding grounds. The detail-rich exterior is made of pink Ontario sandstone; inside, the huge, lovely halls echo half a millennium of English architecture. The long hallways are hung with hundreds of oils by Canadian artists, and a permanent space is devoted to rotating works by Indigenous artists. Various specialized tours are available, focusing on everything from the parliamentary chambers to the building's artwork and architecture. It is also possible to watch parliament in session from the public gallery. Statues of historical figures, including Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth II, dot the lawn in front of the building.
