Library and Archives Canada, Thein-person Doors Open Ottawa

  • In-person
  • Full wheelchair access
  • Guided tours available
  • Kid-friendly
  • Parking
  • Washrooms
  • Photography allowed
Library and Archives Canada, The

The Library and Archives Canada is in a prominent structure, comprising two symmetrical four-storey wings that wrap around a central nine-storey tower block. It’s located at the western extremity of Ottawa’s Parliamentary Precinct overlooking the Ottawa River. Clad in grey granite, the building is accented with polished granite panels and brushed aluminum railings. The building houses the National Library collection.

Contact info

395 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ontario

https://library-archives.canada.ca

Architecture

Year built: 1967
Building type:Government buildingHistorical landmarkLibrary
Architect: Mathers and Haldenby
Architectural style:Modernism

Dates/hours open

Jun 07, 10:00am - Jun 08, 04:00pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.