Borealis Gallery

Features exhibitions exploring Alberta’s history

with a focus on sharing the stories of the Legislature, to educate Albertans on the role of parliamentary democracy in our province.

Located on the main floor of the QE II Building at 9820-107 Street.
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Exhibits

Current Exhibition

Eating Bitterness: The Canadian Journey from Exclusion to Inclusion

 September 28, 2024 to January 4, 2025 

The title, Eating Bitterness, (吃苦 – chi ku) refers to a Chinese proverb on how the endurance of hardship can bring great strength. Many Chinese Canadians had to endure bitter circumstances posed by racial discrimination and public policy that denied them many civil liberties and equal rights. The exhibition highlights the resilience of Chinese Canadian individuals and communities under difficult circumstances, whose stories are often omitted from the major canon of Canadian history.

We extend an invitation for all Canadians to ask themselves, “What would Canada be without me and my family?

Media inquiries

Communications and Media

laocommunications@assembly.ab.ca

The Action! Chinese Canadians Together (ACCT) Foundation thanks the Canadian Race Relations Foundation and the Government of Canada and The Hon. Dr. Vivienne Poy for their support in funding this exhibit.

Exhibition curated by Christine Cheung and Areum Kim.

Legislature Building Notice:

Construction is currently taking place on the north Legislature Grounds.
Please take your time navigating the area.

Hours of Operation

Fall & Winter Hours

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 TO FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025

HOLIDAY CLOSURES  Christmas Day (December 25), Boxing Day (December 26), December 30 to 31 and New Year’s Day (January 1, 2025)

Legislature Building Tours:

  • Wednesday to Friday - 3 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday - 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., and 2 p.m.

Visitor Centre:

  • Wednesday to Sunday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Capital Gifts:

  • Monday to Friday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Saturday and Sunday - 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Times may vary during holidays, special events and facility maintenance.

Summer Hours

SATURDAY, MAY 17, 2025, TO MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2025

Legislature Building Tours:

  • Wednesday to Sunday - 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Visitor Centre:

  • Wednesday to Sunday - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Capital Gifts:

  • Open daily - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Legislature pedway standard hours:

  • Weekdays - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Weekends - 10:55 a.m. to 2:55 p.m.
  • Statutory holidays - Closed

Past Exhibitions

Grounds Map

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