The Confederation Building serves as the home of the Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly.

It is located on Confederation Hill overlooking Newfoundland and Labrador's capital city, St. John's.

A lantern is located at the top of the copper roof of the central tower and acts as a beacon when turned on at night.

[citation needed] In 1982, construction began on the West Block extension, a modern 7-storey structure, which is a six-storey building, with a gross floor area of 34,838 square metres (374,990 sq ft).

It is home to these provincial government departments, agencies, and offices: Opened in 1985, this building is to the west of the East Block and contains most other provincial government departments, and various offices and agencies: Remaining departments of the provincial government are located in other offices in St. John's:[3] A number of statues and landmarks are located near the building: