Province House Grand Reopening Events

Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, October 7, 2026 – The Honourable Brad Trivers, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, is pleased to announce that the Office of the Legislative Assembly received the keys for Province House on Friday, October 2, 2026. Reaching this exciting milestone following 12 years of building conservation means preparations continue for the fall sitting of the legislature with the goal of ensuring the sitting proceeds in the restored chamber in Province House.

Province House was built as the permanent home of the Legislative Assembly, which first met in the Legislative Chamber in 1847. The last sitting day prior to the start of the restoration project was November 27, 2014.

“We know that Islanders are eager to visit historic Province House, and staff are working hard to ensure the move back into the building is as smooth as possible,” said Honourable Brad Trivers, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly. “While this transition is happening, the building remains closed to the public until the grand reopening to ensure safety and allow for final preparations to support our modern provincial parliament.”

To celebrate the reopening of Province House, the Honourable Brad Trivers, Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, is pleased to announce the following open house to welcome Islanders back into the restored home of their legislature and site of the 1864 talks leading to Canadian confederation.

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 
• Time: Opening Parade: 9:30 a.m. 
  • (Parade route: Great George St. from Lower Water St. to Richmond St.)
• Official Opening Ceremony: 10:00 a.m. 
• Open House: 10:10 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
• Location: Province House, 165 Richmond Street, Charlottetown

“Islanders are excited about the reopening of this historic building, the permanent home of the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island. I welcome all Islanders to take this opportunity to visit and see the significant work accomplished during this restoration project,” said Speaker Brad Trivers. “We look forward to celebrating the return of our provincial parliament to this historic building to continue its democratic work for Islanders in its traditional home."

As this year also marks the 175th anniversary of Responsible Government in Prince Edward Island, the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly is hosting a commemorative lecture series to mark the anniversary. 

The first lecture will be held at Province House as part of the Open House.

• When: Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. 
  • “Province House’s Restoration”
  • Brian Willis
  • Willis has been involved with the Province House Conservation Project since 2017, serving as construction site superintendent and heritage conservation specialist before stepping into the role of onsite project manager. Willis will discuss the conservation of the Province House National Historic Site.
• Location: 1st Floor Theatre, Province House, 165 Richmond Street, Charlottetown.
• RSVP: Bailey Clark, Office of the Speaker, 902-368-4310 or baileyclark@assembly.pe.ca 

Registration is strongly encouraged for the lecture, with remaining seats being assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.

An announcement of the full lecture series will follow.