Peter Lougheed's body arrives at Alberta Legislature, Sunday evening

A motorcade carrying the body of former Premier Peter Lougheed arrived at the Alberta Legislature, Sunday evening. The hearse left Calgary around 3:30, Sunday afternoon and met Police at the Edmonton city limits.

Lougheed will lie in state at the Legislature on Monday and Tuesday, giving Albertans the opportunity to pay their respects and say a final farewell to the man many refer to as one of the most remarkable Canadians of this generation.

The Lieutenant governor met the motorcade at the Legislature, along with five police cars, when it arrived around 7:00, Sunday evening.

Lougheed's body was then carried into the rotunda by an honour guard, made up of 8 RCMP officers.

Lougheed's sons, Joe and Stephen, along with his granddaughter, Kathleen were present as the motorcade arrived.

It is sure to be a busy few days at the Legislature, as citizens gather to remember and honour a man who mean so much to so many.

Deputy Premier, Thomas Lukaszuk said it was an honour to have met him, and really got to know him over the past few weeks.

"I had the pleasure of meeting him and briefing him on the goings on of government. He's just an amazing gentleman. Having lunch and briefing Premier Lougheed was probably one of the most intimidating things that I could have ever done, knowing his stature in Alberta politics and Canadian politics."

Lukaszuk remembers Lougheed as an extremely family oriented man.

"One thing that will always stick in mind is that every time I met with him, the first half an hour he would want to spend talking about family and asking about my personal life, and he cared always more about the person than about what the person came to discuss, and you don't see that very often."

Lukaszuk says sometimes when he faces a difficult decision, he asks himself "What would Premier Lougheed do in this situation?"

"One could only hope to achieve a percentage of what he has achieved."

Lukaszuk had much more to say about the beloved Premier, watch his entire interview below:

The Alberta government has set up an online condolence page, where people can post personal tributes to Lougheed. Condolences have been pouring in from people not only in Alberta but, from across the county.

"Canada lost a truly great man. A master politician, gifted lawyer, professional-calibre athlete and philanthropist, the former premier was instrumental in laying the foundation for the robust economic success that his cherished province of Alberta enjoys today," Prime Minister Stephen Harper said, from Ottawa.

Everyday Canadians, most of whom have never met Lougheed, also signed the online condolence book.

"My deepest sympathies to the Lougheed family. Peter was the best Premier we could have ever had. The rest of Canada envied us when he became Premier. So terribly sorry for not only your loss but, selfishly our loss also," said Amy Hallet of Pickardville, Alberta.

"How fortunate we were that Peter Lougheed came to us when he did. His legacy is that he touches lives in Alberta to this day. How much poorer we are for his passing. My deepest sympathies to Mr. Lougheed's family and friends," said Sara Buchan of Grande Prairie, Alberta.

"Peter Lougheed was an outstanding leader for the province of Alberta. I am deeply saddened by his passing. Politicians like him are far and few between. An outstsanding Canadian, an outstanding Albertan. My deepest sympathy to the Lougheed family," Patricia W. Jones wrote from Montreal, Quebec.

The public will be able to pay their respect and offer condolences at the Legislature on Monday from 10:30a.m. until 8p.m. and on Tuesday from 8a.m. until 6p.m.

Lougheed's family will be there to greet members of the public. They are asking the public to refrain from bringing gifts, instead have asked them to donate their money or time to charity.

Lougheed lying in state is a true testament to the kind of leader he was and the amount of respect he garnered in the province during his 14 years as premier.

With files from Jenna Bridges.

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