Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia
The Honourable Janet Austin, OBC

A national honour recognizing those who have made significant contributions to Canada and their home province.

Join Government House in celebrating Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee with music, refreshments and festivity!

Young British Columbians are invited to express themselves through poetry or spoken word on the topic of democracy, with a chance to win a trip to Victoria!

Nominations are now open for the Order of British Columbia, the highest form of recognition the Province can extend to its citizens.

The presentation of the first poppy to the Lieutenant Governor marks the start of the annual Poppy Campaign, in support of veterans and their families. Learn more about the history and relevance of this ceremony.

I’m excited to share that I will be joining the Royal Canadian Navy to sail on the HMCS Calgary from Prince Rupert to Alert Bay.

At the Trust for Sustainable Living Schools Essay Competition and Debates, students discuss sustainability, new friendships and big inspiration

The Honourable Judith Guichon returns to Government House to help carry on the legacy of her Stewards of the Future program

Government House is excited to welcome students from all over the world to Victoria for the ninth annual Trust for Sustainable Living International Schools Essay Competition and Debates

Fourteen exceptional British Columbians will be appointed to the Order of British Columbia, the Province’s highest form of recognition, in a special ceremony at Government House

On Thursday, September 6, 2018, the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, will present the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers to 40 recipients at Government House, the ceremonial home of all British Columbians