# Province House

Halifax, Canada

Canada's oldest legislative building still in use, built between 1811 and 1819 in elegant Palladian style. Here Joseph Howe won a landmark trial for press freedom, and the colony achieved the first responsible government in the British Empire beyond Britain.

## Roots Earth

Roots Earth has a longer story for Province House, with a choice of female or male voice. Download the city audio to listen offline. No account is needed.

Coordinates: 44.64791, -63.5734

[City page](/cities/halifax)

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