The British Columbia provincial election in 1991 was held on October 17, 1991. The election was called by the incumbent Social Credit Party Premier, Rita Johnston, who had taken over from Bill Vander Zalm earlier in the year. The election saw a relatively low level of voter turnout, with approximately 69% of eligible voters casting a ballot.

The main issues in the 1991 election included healthcare, education, the economy, and the environment. The Social Credit Party campaigned on its record in government, emphasizing its efforts to balance the budget, reduce taxes, and attract investment to the province. The New Democratic Party (NDP) focused on social issues, promising to invest in healthcare, education, and social services. The Liberal Party campaigned on a platform of economic growth, promising to create jobs and attract investment to the province.

In the end, the election resulted in a majority government for the NDP, which won 51 seats in the 75-seat Legislative Assembly. The Social Credit Party won 17 seats, while the Liberal Party won 12 seats. Mike Harcourt became Premier of British Columbia, succeeding Rita Johnston, who had been in office for only a few months.

The election saw the emergence of the NDP as a significant political force in the province, with the party winning a large majority government. The Social Credit Party, which had been in power for almost 40 years, suffered a significant defeat, winning only 17 seats and losing its status as the official opposition.

Overall, the 1991 British Columbia provincial election saw a significant shift in the province's political landscape, with the NDP's focus on social issues and investment in healthcare, education, and social services becoming a defining feature of the province's politics. The election also marked the end of the Social Credit Party's dominance of British Columbia politics, and the beginning of a new era of government in the province.