Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is the nation’s most important repository of knowledge, history, and cultural memory. Located in Ottawa, it preserves millions of books, documents, maps, photographs, and digital records that chronicle Canada’s heritage. Researchers and visitors can explore exhibits, attend public lectures, or consult archival materials in person or online. The building’s striking architecture symbolizes transparency and access to information. LAC plays a vital role in safeguarding the nation’s documentary heritage, supporting both academic research and public education across the country.
Location: 45.4198174, -75.708089
Tags:
– House Number: 395
– Amenity: Library
– Building: civic
– building:colour: #d3d3d3
– building:material: stone
– Name: Library and Archives Canada
– Name (German): Bibliothek und Archiv Kanada
– Name (English): Library and Archives Canada
– Name (French): Bibliothèque et Archives Canada
– name:pt: Biblioteca e Arquivos do Canadá
– Name (Chinese): 加拿大國家圖書館暨檔案館
– Opening Hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-16:00
– Operator Type: government
– roof:colour: grey
– short_name:en: LAC
– short_name:fr: BAC
– Website: https://www.lac-bac.gc.ca/
– Wikidata: Q913250
– Wikipedia: English Wikipedia – Library and Archives Canada
– Street: Wellington Street