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Introduction

The Department of Canadian Heritage is pleased to present the results of the 2021 Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions. The survey captures financial and operating data on not-for-profit art galleries, museums, historic sites, archives, zoos and botanical gardens in Canada for the 2020 data year. This iteration of the survey recorded the initial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated public health measures which forced the temporary closure of heritage organizations across the country.

The survey is conducted to provide aggregate data to all levels of government, heritage stakeholders and the public, in order to gain a better understanding of not-for-profit heritage institutions and to aid in the development of national and provincial/territorial policies and programs. The results from this sample survey are extrapolated to provide national and provincial/territorial estimates for the approximately 2700 not-for-profit heritage institutions across the country.

The survey captured data from 1832 heritage institutions and sites, which is approximately 68% of the entire not-for-profit heritage sector (including 93% of those with operating budgets of $1 million or more). This latest data will allow all levels of governments, and heritage stakeholders to obtain a more comprehensive understanding of the heritage sector.

The survey has a number of core indicators that are always measured (i.e., revenue sources, number of visits etc.), though as in previous years, there is a segment of the survey that is allocated to capturing new information on operational activities and timely subject matter. For the 2021 survey, questions on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic were asked. The subjects covered include heritage institution closures and layoffs due to public health measures, the enhancement of digital activities and online accessibility, as well as the monetization of virtual programing and services, and emergency financial support received during the pandemic.

Highlights

Revenue and expenditures

Not-for-profit heritage institutions in Canada generated over $2.5 billion in revenue in 2020, a decrease of approximately 5% from record highs in 2017. This is largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic and associated public health measures, which forced 87% of all heritage institutions to temporarily close their doors and heavily rely on public funding for a good portion of the year.

Museums, which make up more than 57% of all heritage institutions, generated the bulk of all revenue in the sector, amounting to over $1.1 billion (45%) in 2020. Art galleries generated over $508 million (20%) in total, followed by archives at $367 million (15%), zoos and botanical gardens at $291 million (12%), and historic sites at $198 million (8%).

Most of the sector’s revenue was generated in four provinces. Ontario accounted for $851 million (34%), followed by Quebec $763 million (31%), British Columbia $262 million (10%), and Alberta $202 million (8%).

Unearned revenue reached a record $1.9 billion in 2020 making up approximately three quarters (76%) of total revenue for all heritage institutions; up significantly in dollar amount and in the overall portion of total revenue from 2017. All three levels of government increased their spending in 2020 to $1.5 billion collectively: an increase of nearly $170 million (13%) from 2017. The federal government provided the largest amount of this increase, contributing over $131 million or 77% of this new temporary spending through pandemic support measures. Heritage institutions also received assistance from other charities (mostly from foundations) which contributed over $106 million into the sector, an increase of 18% over 2017. The remaining portion of unearned revenue comes from the private sector, in the form of donations, as well as from interest and investments. Donations in the heritage sector decreased to $238 million in 2020, down $26 million (10%) from 2017. Interest and investments also declined during the pandemic, reaching only $33 million; 16% less than in 2017.

Temporary closures due to public health measures in 2020 meant that heritage institutions were not able to generate as much income from earned revenue sources as in previous years. Earned revenue accounted for approximately $593 million (24%) of total revenue for all heritage institutions in 2020; a decrease of nearly $276 million or 32% from 2017. The majority of earned income was derived from sale of goods and services, which includes over-the-counter sales in gift shops, online sales, restaurants, and other outlets. Those sales accounted for $234 million in revenue, down 13% from 2017. Ticket sales reached a total of $86 million, which is down significantly by 68% from 2017, while public programing revenue accounted for $15 million, also down significantly by 80% over the same period. Revenue from membership fees generated just less than $40 million, down 24% from 2017, and income received from facilities rentals which totalled approximately $19 million was also down from 2017 by 46%. Revenue from fundraising totalled $31 million in 2020, this is down by 50% from 2017. In fact, the only category to have registered an increase in earned revenue over the same period was “other earned revenue”, which when asked to specify, the majority of institutions said it included items such as miscellaneous revenue, deferred revenue, rebates, etc., increased by 59%, totalling $167 million in 2020.

During 2020, nearly 61% of all heritage institutions did not charge an entrance fee to their sites, which is the highest rate of free access ever to be recorded in the last 10 years (Generally, the rate of organizations not charging an admission fee hovers around 50%). This can be attributed to one of the many ways organizations attempted to entice visitors back to their sites. The average admission fee for an adult was $8.40, which is down nearly 20% from pre-pandemic levels when the average fee was $10.38.

Overall, operating costs in the heritage sector reached approximately $2.4 billion in 2020, down slightly by $57 million (2.3%) from 2017. Compensation and wages still represent most of the sectors overall costs, which accounted for nearly $1.1 billion or 44% of all expenditures. Additionally, the categories of other expenditures (includes miscellaneous items), amortization of capital assets, and occupancy costs, round off the list of highest expenses, with $406 million, $283 million, and $226 million respectively.

The heritage sector posted a small profit margin of 3.0% ($73.9 million) in 2020. This is down noticeably from pre-pandemic totals when the sector generated profit margins of 5.3% ($139.7 million). As has been the case in past years, it is the few larger institutions that account for most of this net revenue. The survey data shows that approximately 61% of all heritage institutions only had a net profit of $10,000 or less during 2020. In fact, approximately 41% of all institutions reported a net loss. When breaking down the data by type of institution, historic sites posted net losses of approximately 8%, while zoos and botanical gardens posted combined net losses of approximately 4.7%.

Employment

As would be expected, employment in the sector was negatively affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The heritage sector employed approximately 32,150 people during 2020, a decrease of nearly 14% (down approximately 5,070 jobs) from 2017 when employment figures reached over 37,200. Heritage institutions were able to retain most of their full-time employees during 2020, totalling approximately 12,900; this is down slightly from 2017 levels (12,996). The bulk of job decreases in the sector were for part-time employees, which totalled 16,773 in 2020, down by approximately 3,200 (16%) from 2017 employment levels. Contract workers were also heavily affected, totalling 2,488 in 2020, a decrease of approximately 1,770 (42%) from 2017.

Overall, most heritage sector employees are found in Ontario (8,876), Quebec (8,310), British Columbia (4,487), and Alberta (3,643). Quebec has the highest number of full-time employees with 4,108, followed by Ontario with 3,889, British Columbia with 1,499, and Alberta with 1,279. PEI endured the highest percentage drop of heritage workers in the country down nearly 28% (all part-time staff), followed by the Territories, down 27%, and Alberta, which was down 21%.

Volunteers

Many heritage institutions are dependant on volunteers for their day-to-day operations. In fact, approximately 20% of heritage sector organizations were solely run by volunteers in 2020, a level consistent over the past decade. However, in 2020 there was a substantial decrease in volunteers across the sector, with approximately only 56,000 volunteers contributing their time; down by 51% from 2017 when they numbered more than 114,420. The decline reflects the extended closure of most institutions across the country.

Volunteers outnumber paid employees by nearly 2 to 1 (before the pandemic it was 3 to 1), effectively making up 64% of the entire heritage workforce in 2020. Museums had the highest number of volunteers (34,476), which made up 69% of its workforce, while archives had the lowest number of volunteers (2,291), making up only 43% of its workforce. Volunteer figures also differ between provinces and territories, with Saskatchewan and Manitoba having had the highest percentage of volunteers, making up approximately 80% and 78% of their heritage workforce respectively, whereas the territories (25%) and Quebec (37%) had the lowest percentage of volunteers as part of their heritage workforce.

The substantial drop in volunteers throughout the sector equated to a drop in volunteer hours. Volunteers contributed over 2.3 million hours in 2020, the equivalent of 1,165 full-time positions. This is a decrease of more than 61% or 3.6 million hours from 2017 (the equivalent loss of 1,823 full-time positions).

When considering the average volunteer hours to the number of volunteers, it would mean that on average each volunteer contributed approximately 42 hours in the heritage sector. This is also down from 2017 when the average number of volunteer hours for each volunteer was approximately 52 hours. Archive volunteers averaged the highest number of hours, 54 hours per volunteer in 2020, while volunteers at art galleries averaged the lowest, 21 hours per volunteer.

Attendance and membership

Temporary closures and social distancing restrictions during 2020 meant that heritage institutions saw fewer visitors come through their doors. There were only 16.9 million visits in 2020, a substantial decrease of nearly 79% from the 79 million visits in 2017. The majority of the visits were to museums, totalling 5.1 million (down 86% from 2017), followed by Zoos and botanical gardens with 3.9 million, historic sites with 3.8 million, art galleries with 3.6 million, and archives with 485,000 visits. Across the country, Quebec recorded the highest number of visits, totalling nearly 6.7 million, followed by Ontario with 3.5 million, Alberta, with 2.5 million, and British Columbia with 1.9 million visits.

Pandemic-related measures also contributed to the reduction of school groups visiting heritage institutions. In 2020, at total of 16,300 school groups (approximately 815,000 student visits) were able to visit heritage institutions. This is down considerably by over 87% from 2017, when school groups totalled more 127,280 (approximately 6.4 million student visits). Museum received the bulk of school group visits (8,435), followed by art galleries (4,320), and zoos and botanical gardens (2,525). Across the country, Quebec heritage institutions received the highest number of school groups, totalling 5,028, followed by Ontario with 3,505, and British Columbia with 2,445.

Memberships to heritage institutions were also in less demand during 2020. There were 1,060,773 registered members to heritage institutions across the country, a decrease of approximately 40% or 714,813 members from 2017 figures. Museums experienced the brunt of that decrease down almost 71% (a decline of 615,393 members) during this period. Art galleries had the highest number of members in 2020, totalling nearly 304,000, followed by archives with 296,707 members, and museums with 256,965 members. Archives was the only institution type to experience an increase in the number of members over 2017, up nearly 61% (111,942 members). When considering provincial and territorial breakdown of members, Ontario had the highest number with 488,081, followed by Quebec with 272,614, and British Columbia with 130,991. Newfoundland and Labrador, and Saskatchewan were the only two provinces to post an increase of members ships in 2020, up 18% and 28% respectively.

Online virtual visits to heritage institutions experienced a less severe decrease than overall physical visits during the pandemic. There were over 161 million online visits overall throughout 2020, a decrease of approximately 36% from pre-pandemic levels (254 million online visits). Museums by and large received the majority of these visits, totalling more than 106 million, and was also the only institution type to experience the lowest percentage drop from 2017; only slightly down by approximately 16%. Archives received nearly 23 million online visits (down 58% from 2017), while art galleries had just over 18 million (down almost 62% from 2017). Across the country, most online visits were to heritage institutions in Ontario, reaching nearly 74 million virtual visits, followed by Quebec with 41 million, and British Columbia with 27 million.

Exhibitions

The lack of visitors to heritage institutions throughout 2020 saw many organizations reduce their efforts on creating, circulating, and displaying new physical exhibits. Permanent exhibitions remained fairly constant totalling just over 14,000; only down slightly by 8% from 2017. Newly created exhibitions were greatly reduced to approximately 4,456, which is down by more than 50%, while the circulation of exhibitions was also down significantly to approximately 1,232; down 60% from 2017.

Heritage institutions of all types increased their online presence and accessibility to audiences. The number of online exhibitions reached over 6,250 in 2020, nearly doubling the amount available (up 76%) from 2017. Museums made strong efforts to increase the availability of online exhibitions before and during the pandemic, having increased their online presence by more than 185% from 2017, and now host 60% (over 3,680) of all online exhibitions. Archives hosted more than 1,600 online exhibitions in 2020, up 2%, while art galleries hosted approximately 516, up 21% from 2017. It should also be noted that historic sites hosted approximately 340 online exhibitions, nearly doubling the amount hosted over 2017 (up 93%). When scanning across the country, most online exhibitions are hosted by heritage institutions in Ontario (1,752), Manitoba (932), Quebec (782), British Columbia (688), and Nova Scotia (602).

Research requests

During the pandemic, many heritage institutions continued to provide services to those researching and enquiring about subject matter, archival records, and artefacts preserved within their collections. Though research requests were down by more than half from 2017 figures (down 53%), heritage institutions still managed to respond to nearly 530,900 in 2020. Archives received the majority of all research requests, responding to 312,839 or 60% of all requests, followed by museums with 160,385 or 30% of all requests, and historic sites, which responded to 28,415 or 5% of all research requests. Across Canada, the majority of research requests were to heritage institutions in Ontario (234,375), Quebec (116,842), British Columbia (63,963), and Nova Scotia (33,638).

COVID-19 closures and staff layoffs

The 2021 survey asked heritage organizations whether they were forced to close due to COVID-19 public health measures. 87% of them responded “yes” that they were forced to close at some point during 2020. For art galleries, more than 96% of them were forced to close, while for museums it was 90%. For historic sites, 82% were forced to close, as was the case for 75% of all archives.

Ontario was the province with the highest percentage of heritage institutions having to close their doors to visitors (nearly 97% of all institutions), followed by Alberta (89%), Quebec, and British Columbia, which both had approximately 87% of their organizations closed at some point in 2020.

On average, heritage institutions reported having to remain closed for approximately 5 months during 2020. For museums, art galleries and archives, the average of months closed were closer to 6 months, though for historic sites it was 4 months. A provincial and territorial breakdown shows that heritage institutions in Ontario were closed for approximately 7 months; 2 to 3 months longer than any other province or territory. Heritage organizations in the territories were forced to close for the least amount of time in the country, less than 4 months.

As was the case in many other sectors, temporary closures throughout 2020 led to temporary or permanent layoffs for paid staff. Overall, approximately 28% of organizations indicated that they had laid off paid staff at some point in 2020. Most of the layoffs were directed at part-time staff, with over 23% of part-time staff having been affected throughout the sector. Nearly 15% of all full-time staff were also laid off at some point during 2020, while 6% of all contracted staff were additionally affected. (Note: The survey data on COVID-19 lay-offs is independent from the survey employment data, i.e., the lay-offs referred to in this section represent temporary and permanent reductions in paid-staff).

More than half (54%) of all art galleries indicated that they had laid off paid staff in 2020, the highest of all heritage institutions. Art galleries also had the highest percentage of employees affected by layoffs; 18% of full-time staff and 31% of part-time staff. Archives had the lowest percentage of layoffs, with only 16% of them saying they had laid off staff. Archives also had low percentages of full-time and part-time staff affected.

Across the country, Alberta had the highest percentage of heritage institutions (37%) indicate that they had laid off paid staff at some point in 2020, followed by 33% of institutions in Ontario, 31% of institutions in British Columbia, and 30% of institutions in Quebec. Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Saskatchewan had the lowest percentage of institutions that indicated they laid off staff; 13%, 15%, and 18% respectively.

COVID-19 enhanced digital activities and online accessibility

While doors were closed to the public for a better part of 2020, heritage institutions concentrated their efforts towards enhancing their digital activities, thus increasing online access to their archival records, artefacts, programing, retail, etc. Nearly two thirds of heritage institutions (68%) had indicated they enhanced their overall digital activities in 2020. When considering specific institution types, nearly all art galleries indicated that they enhanced their digital activities (93%), as did three quarters of all archives (76%). Provincially it was Ontario that had the highest percentage of institutions enhancing their digital activities (78%), followed by Quebec (74%), British Columbia (73%) and Nova Scotia (73%).

When asked specifically which digital activities were enhanced, 56% of institutions said they increased/introduced social media. 40% said they increased/introduced online public programing. 36% worked towards digitizing their collections (i.e., artefacts or archives), while 35% improved/cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/accuracy on collections). 33% of all institutions increased/introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions, and approximately 24% enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.).

As noted above, the enhancement of digital activities also saw heritage institutions increase online access to their audiences. The survey measured online activity of institutions before and during 2020, capturing the shift in online presence throughout the sector. Access to online public programming (i.e., educational programs, activities, lectures, etc.) had the highest increase of all online activities. On average, only 16% of heritage institutions indicated that they provided online public programming before 2020, though this increased to nearly half (48%) of institutions providing it online during the 2020 pandemic (up approximately 192%). Art galleries had the strongest increase in online public programming, going from 23% of them offering it before 2020 to 94% of them offering it during 2020 (up approximately 305%).

Heritage institutions also increased their availability of online exhibitions, with 29% indicating they provided access to them online before 2020 and increased to more than 40% of institutions providing them during 2020 (up approximately 37%). Art galleries also showed the strongest growth of any institution type in online exhibitions, going from 24% of them hosting them before 2020 to 71% of them offering it during 2020 (up approximately 190%).

For online availability of collections or archival documents, there was an increase from 38% of institutions providing them before 2020, to approximately 43% during 2020 (up 13%). Archives by and large are the leading institution type to offer online access to collections and archival documents before (72%) and during 2020 (74%).

Heritage institutions were already utilizing social media and podcasts to reach their audiences before 2020 (85% of institutions), and they continued during the pandemic, increasing slightly to 87% of institutions during 2020. Online newsletters were utilized by 41% of institutions before 2020 and 42% of institutions during 2020.

COVID-19 monetization of virtual offerings and financial support received

The lack of foot traffic to heritage institutions inevitably lead to a reduction in traditional revenue streams. This meant that heritage institutions had to find new ways to generate income, which included shifting some of their revenue streams online. The survey asked organizations whether they attempted to monetize virtual offerings from their website during the pandemic, and 18% of all organizations indicated that they did. Art galleries were the institution type with the highest percentage to attempt to monetize their virtual offerings, with 39% doing so, followed by nearly 18% of museums, 13% of historic sites, and 6% of archives. Provincially and territorially Ontario and New Brunswick had the highest percentage of heritage institutions monetize virtual offerings in 2020, 29% and 23% respectively.

When specifying how virtual offerings were monetized, 7% of all heritage institutions indicated that they charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.). 5% of all institutions generated revenue from online courses or summer camps, and a further 5% held an online fundraiser or gala. 1% said they provided an option for memberships with focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, special virtual tours, podcasts, etc.). And finally, another 5% of all institutions indicated “Other” as their selection, which when asked to specify, the majority indicated that it was for either online gift shops/retail or offering an online option for direct donations.

As has been demonstrated in the latest survey data, temporary closures meant that heritage institutions were not able to generate as much income from earned revenue sources as in previous years. 2020 was one of the most challenging years on record for the sector (i.e., 61% of all heritage institutions only had a net profit of $10,000 or less during 2020, with 41% of all institutions reporting a net loss). Recognizing these extraordinary circumstances, a variety of COVID-19 financial assistance was made available. When asked if some form of COVID-19 financial support was received during 2020, approximately 70% of all heritage institutions indicated that they had received support. Separating the data by institution type shows that approximately 90% of art galleries received some form of financial support, followed by 77% of museums, 48% of historic sites, and 43% archives. When looking at the data by province or territory, Nova Scotia had the highest percentage of institutions receiving some form of financial support at 78%, followed by 75% of institutions in Manitoba, 73% of institutions in Ontario, and 72% in British Columbia.

The survey also captured the different forms of COVID-19 financial support provided to heritage institutions. Government emergency funds was by far the most predominant financial support in helping institutions weather the pandemic, with approximately 64% of all institutions receiving some emergency funding. 28% of heritage institutions indicated that they received emergency coverage of employee’s salaries, while 5% of institutions benefited from COVID-19 fundraising campaigns. 2% of all institutions indicated they were able to get a temporary suspension of rents or mortgages during 2020. Lastly, 7% of heritage institutions selected “other” when responding to the question on specific COVID-19 financial support, which when asked to specify, the majority indicated that it was support received from foundations, trust funds, and special grant funding.

Please refer to the tables in this report for a more detailed breakdown of data captured in the 2021 Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions.

Heritage institutions: National revenue and expenditure profile, 2020

Table 1. Revenue and expenditure summary profile of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Art Galleries Museums Historic sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
Unearned revenues $394,693 $823,648 $162,382 $358,130 $165,345 $1,904,199
Earned revenues $113,846 $307,518 $36,290 $8,904 $126,039 $592,597
Total revenues $508,539 $1,131,166 $198,672 $367,034 $291,384 $2,496,795
Total Expenditures $492,087 $1,046,712 $214,660 $364,390 $305,014 $2,422,863
Profit margin (percent) 3.2% 7.5% -8.0% 0.7% -4.7% 3.0%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 2. Unearned revenue profile of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
Federal government $112,479 $288,945 $99,006 $155,823 $40,418 $696,671
Provincial government $105,097 $240,131 $40,592 $154,209 $36,031 $576,059
Local government $46,410 $102,672 $15,486 $33,213 $56,230 $254,010
Donations tax receipted $76,396 $74,532 $3,448 $5,994 $15,893 $176,262
Donations non-tax receipted $9,177 $42,349 $1,281 $1,747 $7,598 $62,152
Donations from other charities $39,342 $54,101 $1,932 $4,341 $6,706 $106,421
Interest/investment $5,792 $20,918 $638 $2,803 $2,470 $32,622
Total unearned revenues $394,693 $823,648 $162,382 $358,130 $165,345 $1,904,199

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 3. Earned revenue profile of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
Gross income from rental of facilities $3,432 $12,821 $1,545 $96 $1,388 $19,283
Membership fees $13,690 $15,777 $531 $167 $9,518 $39,684
Admission fees $1,368 $41,172 $5,414 $5 $38,514 $86,473
Public programs fees $2,544 $9,423 $1,132 $15 $2,186 $15,300
Fundraising $6,514 $20,912 $2,174 $467 $1,004 $31,071
Sales of goods and services $54,838 $101,350 $16,340 $2,387 $58,792 $233,707
Other earned revenue $31,460 $106,061 $9,155 $5,767 $14,636 $167,079
Total earned revenue $113,846 $307,518 $36,290 $8,904 $126,039 $592,597

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 4. Expenses profile of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
Advertising and promotion $12,796 $30,635 $2,089 $1,451 $4,681 $51,653
Travel and vehicle $2,542 $9,485 $1,309 $400 $1,695 $15,431
Interest and bank charges $4,555 $9,124 $1,334 $5,388 $4,123 $24,524
Office supplies and expenses $9,593 $25,644 $1,439 $4,410 $6,609 $47,695
Occupancy costs $38,960 $112,413 $18,810 $34,478 $20,972 $225,635
Professional consulting fees $18,929 $44,682 $7,846 $21,322 $9,256 $102,035
Training for staff and volunteers $2,079 $1,878 $189 $189 $306 $4,641
All compensation wages and admin $190,532 $457,815 $82,760 $215,091 $123,314 $1,069,512
FMV of Donated goods to charitable activities $35,045 $4,532 $314 $376 $71 $40,339
Total cost of all purchased supplies $33,876 $48,946 $6,953 $8,637 $38,719 $137,131
Amortization of capital assets $50,132 $144,417 $32,002 $21,456 $34,799 $282,806
Research grants and scholarships $347 $13,133 $24 $14 $1,106 $14,623
Other operating expenditures $92,701 $144,008 $59,591 $51,177 $59,362 $406,839
Total expenditures $492,087 $1,046,712 $214,660 $364,390 $305,014 $2,422,863

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Heritage institutions: National industry characteristics profile, 2020

Table 5. Employment characteristics of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
Full-time employees (FT) 2,274 5,753 799 2,550 1,520 12,896
Part-time employees (PT) 2,441 8,382 2,957 433 2,560 16,773
Contract workers 914 1,160 190 103 122 2,488
Number of volunteers 6,106 34,476 6,819 2,291 6,320 56,012
Hours worked by all volunteers 128,610 1,686,732 185,032 123,895 206,003 2,330,272

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 6. Attendance characteristics of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
# of Visits 3,582,391 5,070,272 3,806,290 485,720 3,973,090 16,917,762
# of Online visits 18,125,912 106,529,024 7,697,831 22,731,260 6,725,398 161,809,424
# of School groups 4,320 8,435 621 399 2,525 16,300
# of Members 303,976 256,965 20,108 296,707 183,017 1,060,773
# of Research requests 25,825 160,385 28,415 312,839 3,423 530,888

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 7. Exhibitions characteristics of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
# of Permanent exhibitions 396 11,782 1,160 246 455 14,039
# of Exhibitions created 1,155 2,617 336 328 20 4,456
# of Exhibitions circulated 315 677 128 110 2 1,232
# of Online Exhibitions hosted 516 3,684 341 1,639 71 6,251

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Heritage institutions: National COVID closures profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

Table 8. Forced closures of not-for-profit heritage institutions at any point for COVID-19 public health measures, by institution types, Canada, 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations forced to close in 2020 96.3% 89.7% 81.9% 75.3% X 87.2%
Average # of months forced to close in 2020 6 6 4 6 X 5

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 9. Layoffs of paid staff of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada, 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations that laid off staff in 2020 53.7% 27.5% 22.4% 15.6% X 28.1%
% Of full-time staff laid off in 2020 17.7% 15.5% 7.5% 16.8% X 14.8%
% Of part-time staff laid off in 2020 30.6% 22.3% 24.1% 15.8% X 23.2%
% Of contract staff laid off in 2020 11.7% 6.4% 0.0% 0.0% X 5.8%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Heritage institutions: National COVID digitization profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

Table 10. Enhanced digital activities of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
% That enhanced its digital activities overall 92.7% 64.6% 55.7% 76.0% X 67.9%
% That digitized collections (i.e., artefacts or archives) 30.5% 38.8% 14.8% 52.1% X 35.7%
% That enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.) 26.8% 24.2% 9.6% 39.6% X 24.0%
% That improved/ cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/ accuracy on collections) 35.4% 36.2% 21.7% 46.9% X 34.9%
% That increased/ introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions 59.8% 32.3% 13.0% 37.5% X 32.8%
% That increased/ introduced online public programming 89.0% 35.8% 31.3% 26.0% X 39.9%
% That increased/ introduce social media coverage 85.4% 56.2% 43.5% 40.6% X 55.7%
% That enhanced other digital activities 12.2% 9.5% 6.1% 9.4% X 9.5%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 11. Online accessibility of not-for-profit heritage institutions before and during 2020, by institution types, Canada 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
Provided exhibitions online before 2020 24.4% 27.5% 22.6% 53.1% X 29.4%
Provided exhibitions online during 2020 70.7% 36.8% 28.7% 46.9% X 40.2%
Provided collections or archival documents online before 2020 43.9% 35.2% 15.7% 71.9% X 37.6%
Provided collections or archival documents online during 2020 54.9% 39.4% 21.7% 74.0% X 42.5%
Provided online public programming before 2020 23.2% 13.3% 18.3% 25.0% X 16.4%
Provided online public programming during 2020 93.9% 43.0% 40.0% 43.8% X 48.1%
Provided social media or podcasts before 2020 95.1% 86.1% 81.7% 76.0% X 85.3%
Provided social media or podcasts during 2020 97.6% 87.5% 87.0% 74.0% X 86.9%
Provided online newsletters before 2020 76.8% 39.6% 30.4% 29.2% X 41.2%
Provided online newsletters during 2020 75.6% 41.6% 30.4% 28.1% X 42.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Heritage institutions: National COVID funding profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

Table 12. Monetization of virtual offerings of not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
% That attempted to monetize virtual offerings 39.0% 17.6% 13.0% 6.3% X 18.0%
% That charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.) 12.2% 6.5% 7.0% 1.0% X 6.6%
% That provided online courses or summer camps 24.4% 3.4% 4.3% 0.0% X 5.3%
% That provided a new membership level with a focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, virtual tours, etc.) 1.2% 1.2% 0.9% 1.0% X 1.1%
% That held an online fundraiser or gala 18.3% 4.4% 0.9% 0.0% X 4.7%
Other 9.8% 5.1% 4.3% 2.1% X 5.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 13. COVID-19 financial support for not-for-profit heritage institutions, by institution types, Canada 2020
Art Galleries Museums Historic Sites Archives Zoos and Botanical Gardens Total (Canada 2020)
% That received some form of Covid-19 financial support in 2020 90.2% 77.4% 47.8% 42.7% X 70.1%
% That received government emergency funds (any level of government) 81.7% 70.9% 46.1% 35.4% X 63.8%
% That received emergency coverage of employee salaries 52.4% 28.1% 20.0% 10.4% X 27.6%
% That received suspension of rents/ mortgages 8.5% 1.4% 0.0% 1.0% X 1.9%
% That had fundraising campaign (for COVID-19) 9.8% 6.3% 0.0% 1.0% X 5.3%
Other 13.4% 6.3% 4.3% 6.3% X 6.8%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Art galleries: Revenue and expenditure profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 14. Revenue and expenditure summary profile of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Unearned revenues $637 X $3,281 $10,447 $93,382 $199,095 $11,879 $18,785 $16,881 $36,438 X $394,693
Earned revenues $136 X $1,579 $652 $36,869 $53,436 $2,537 $2,411 $3,052 $12,169 X $113,846
Total revenues $773 X $4,859 $11,099 $130,251 $252,531 $14,415 $21,196 $19,932 $48,607 X $508,539
Total Expenditures $849 X $4,578 $7,916 $126,806 $251,476 $11,309 $18,064 $18,457 $47,690 X $492,087
Profit margin (percent) -9.9% X 5.8% 28.7% 2.6% 0.4% 21.5% 14.8% 7.4% 1.9% X 3.2%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 15. Unearned revenue profile of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Federal government $336 X $384 $1,213 $5,481 $91,020 $1,686 $2,032 $2,572 $6,942 X $112,479
Provincial government $229 X $2,567 $1,409 $54,687 $29,241 $3,517 $2,368 $3,235 $4,945 X $105,097
Local government $28 X $36 $331 $4,671 $18,198 $889 $8,314 $5,852 $8,074 X $46,410
Donations tax receipted $24 X $163 $4,334 $20,377 $34,122 $3,192 $1,584 $3,850 $8,728 X $76,396
Donations non-tax receipted $20 X $13 $1,724 $623 $3,529 $1,911 $146 $503 $647 X $9,177
Donations from other charities $0 X X $308 $6,566 $21,129 $590 $4,317 $326 $6,061 X $39,342
Interest/ investment $0 X X $1,127 $977 $1,855 $94 $23 $542 $1,042 X $5,792
Total unearned revenues $637 X $3,281 $10,447 $93,382 $199,095 $11,879 $18,785 $16,881 $36,438 X $394,693

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 16. Earned revenue profile of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Gross income from rental of facilities $8 X $50 $217 $554 $589 $5 $430 $216 $1,362 X $3,432
Membership fees $6 X $57 $20 $4,961 $6,864 $115 $199 $182 $1,286 X $13,690
Admission fees X X $243 $1 $80 $693 X X $235 $116 X $1,368
Public programs fees X X $398 $53 $427 $1,172 X $108 $132 $254 X $2,544
Fundraising $26 X $189 $101 $356 $3,513 $401 $305 $749 $685 X $6,514
Sales of goods and services $64 X $490 $184 $15,919 $27,591 $1,762 $947 $867 $6,488 X $54,838
Other earned revenue $32 X $151 $76 $14,573 $13,014 $255 $420 $671 $1,978 X $31,460
Total earned revenue $136 X $1,579 $652 $36,869 $53,436 $2,537 $2,411 $3,052 $12,169 X $113,846

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 17. Expenses profile of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Advertising and promotion $6 X $277 $35 $5,574 $4,258 $379 $801 $288 $1,104 X $12,796
Travel and vehicle $22 X $38 $28 $854 $882 $39 $233 $114 $198 X $2,542
Interest and bank charges $2 X $28 $71 $2,685 $1,184 $10 $35 $91 $412 X $4,555
Office supplies and expenses $3 X $65 $156 $1,952 $5,671 $131 $303 $335 $851 X $9,593
Occupancy costs $86 X $293 $621 $17,746 $12,252 $667 $1,890 $2,520 $2,548 X $38,960
Professional consulting fees $8 X $130 $140 $6,730 $8,698 $107 $1,138 $455 $1,399 X $18,929
Training for staff and volunteers $0 X $0 $0 $265 $969 $653 $30 $61 $98 X $2,079
All compensation wages and admin $331 X $2,650 $2,347 $40,969 $100,099 $5,423 $9,076 $7,603 $20,036 X $190,532
FMV of Donated goods to charitable activities $0 X $0 $2,946 $10,575 $18,221 $0 $167 $0 $3,137 X $35,045
Total cost of all purchased supplies $3 X $7 $178 $2,784 $22,301 $306 $893 $993 $6,083 X $33,876
Amortization of capital assets $1 X $0 $697 $13,070 $30,669 $232 $677 $2,438 $2,047 X $50,132
Research grants and scholarships $0 X $0 $0 $20 $1 $0 $0 $312 $13 X $347
Other operating expenditures $387 X $1,091 $696 $23,582 $46,272 $3,363 $2,820 $3,245 $9,762 X $92,701
Total expenditures $849 X $4,578 $7,916 $126,806 $251,476 $11,309 $18,064 $18,457 $47,690 X $492,087

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Art galleries: Industry characteristics profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 18. Employment characteristics of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Full-time employees (FT) 4 X 35 47 558 1,060 68 105 107 267 X 2,274
Part-time employees (PT) 17 X 17 45 552 971 141 143 120 389 X 2,441
Contract workers X X X 12 40 476 2 34 50 284 X 914
Number of volunteers X X X 57 876 3,955 70 76 X 902 X 6,106
Hours worked by all volunteers X X X 253 30,307 63,026 2,400 5,420 X 25,528 X 128,610

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 19. Attendance characteristics of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Visits X X X 16,729 2,050,484 795,045 4,239 211,546 X 492,165 X 3,582,391
# of Online visits X X X 56,509 2,548,239 11,747,119 498,928 409,472 X 2,268,620 X 18,125,912
# of School groups X X X 22 2,673 757 5 276 X 399 X 4,320
# of Members X X X 592 205,169 69,143 236 10,664 X 17,079 X 303,976
# of Research requests X X X 3 4,281 20,986 38 316 X 109 X 25,825

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 20. Exhibitions characteristics of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Permanent exhibitions X X X 41 42 175 0 38 X 96 X 396
# of Exhibitions created X X X 61 158 574 20 80 X 238 X 1,155
# of Exhibitions circulated X X X 5 172 94 0 8 X 35 X 315
# of Online Exhibitions hosted X X X 56 49 219 32 40 X 114 X 516

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Art galleries: COVID closures profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 21. Forced closures of not-for-profit art galleries at any point for COVID-19 public health measures, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations forced to close in 2020 X X X 80.0% 92.9% 97.0% X 100.0% X 100.0% X 96.3%
Average # of months forced to close in 2020 X X X 5 7 6 X 5 X 4 X 6

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 22. Layoffs of paid staff of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations that laid off staff in 2020 X X X 60.0% 35.7% 66.7% X 33.3% X 47.4% X 53.7%
% Of full-time staff laid off in 2020 X X X 12.5% 24.6% 17.6% X 37.5% X 12.2% X 17.7%
% Of part-time staff laid off in 2020 X X X 6.7% 40.0% 33.0% X 25.0% X 22.0% X 30.6%
% Of contract staff laid off in 2020 X X X 2.0% 15.3% 5.9% X 0.0% X 13.1% X 11.7%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Art galleries: COVID digitization profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 23. Enhanced digital activities of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That enhanced its digital activities overall X X X 80.0% 78.6% 97.0% X 100.0% X 94.7% X 92.7%
% That digitized collections (i.e., artefacts or archives) X X X 20.0% 21.4% 39.4% X 50.0% X 15.8% X 30.5%
% That enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.) X X X 0.0% 21.4% 24.2% X 50.0% X 26.3% X 26.8%
% That improved/ cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/ accuracy on collections) X X X 20.0% 14.3% 48.5% X 33.3% X 31.6% X 35.4%
% That increased/ introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions X X X 60.0% 50.0% 66.7% X 66.7% X 47.4% X 59.8%
% That increased/ introduced online public programming X X X 60.0% 71.4% 93.9% X 100.0% X 94.7% X 89.0%
% That increased/ introduce social media coverage X X X 80.0% 78.6% 84.8% X 100.0% X 84.2% X 85.4%
% That enhanced other digital activities X X X 20.0% 0.0% 12.1% X 33.3% X 5.3% X 12.2%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 24. Online accessibility of not-for-profit art galleries before and during 2020, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Provided exhibitions online before 2020 X X X 20.0% 28.6% 18.2% X 50.0% X 26.3% X 24.4%
Provided exhibitions online during 2020 X X X 80.0% 57.1% 75.8% X 100.0% X 63.2% X 70.7%
Provided collections or archival documents online before 2020 X X X 0.0% 57.1% 51.5% X 16.7% X 36.8% X 43.9%
Provided collections or archival documents online during 2020 X X X 20.0% 71.4% 60.6% X 33.3% X 42.1% X 54.9%
Provided online public programming before 2020 X X X 0.0% 28.6% 30.3% X 16.7% X 15.8% X 23.2%
Provided online public programming during 2020 X X X 100.0% 85.7% 93.9% X 100.0% X 94.7% X 93.9%
Provided social media or podcasts before 2020 X X X 100.0% 92.9% 90.9% X 100.0% X 100.0% X 95.1%
Provided social media or podcasts during 2020 X X X 100.0% 92.9% 97.0% X 100.0% X 100.0% X 97.6%
Provided online newsletters before 2020 X X X 80.0% 50.0% 78.8% X 66.7% X 89.5% X 76.8%
Provided online newsletters during 2020 X X X 80.0% 50.0% 78.8% X 50.0% X 89.5% X 75.6%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Art galleries: COVID funding profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 25. Monetization of virtual offerings of not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That attempted to monetize virtual offerings X X X 20.0% 35.7% 51.5% X 33.3% X 26.3% X 39.0%
% That charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.) X X X 20.0% 14.3% 18.2% X 0.0% X 0.0% X 12.2%
% That provided online courses or summer camps X X X 20.0% 21.4% 33.3% X 16.7% X 10.5% X 24.4%
% That provided a new membership level with a focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, virtual tours, etc.) X X X 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% X 0.0% X 0.0% X 1.2%
% That held an online fundraiser or gala X X X 0.0% 21.4% 27.3% X 0.0% X 5.3% X 18.3%
Other X X X 0.0% 14.3% 9.1% X 16.7% X 10.5% X 9.8%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 26. COVID-19 financial support for not-for-profit art galleries, by province and territory, Canada 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That received some form of Covid-19 financial support in 2020 X X X 100.0% 78.6% 90.9% X 100.0% X 100.0% X 90.2%
% That received government emergency funds (any level of government) X X X 60.0% 71.4% 84.8% X 83.3% X 94.7% X 81.7%
% That received emergency coverage of employee salaries X X X 40.0% 42.9% 57.6% X 16.7% X 68.4% X 52.4%
% That received suspension of rents/ mortgages X X X 0.0% 7.1% 12.1% X 0.0% X 5.3% X 8.5%
% That had fundraising campaign (for COVID-19) X X X 0.0% 7.1% 12.1% X 0.0% X 15.8% X 9.8%
Other X X X 20.0% 14.3% 9.1% X 16.7% X 15.8% X 13.4%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Museums: Revenue and expenditure profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 27. Revenue and expenditure summary profile of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Unearned revenues $14,193 $2,918 $38,089 $8,776 $223,560 $271,255 $66,855 $14,890 $86,081 $81,623 $15,409 $823,648
Earned revenues $6,121 $488 $10,527 $1,947 $70,898 $133,037 $10,172 $12,709 $25,259 $34,747 $1,615 $307,518
Total revenues $20,313 $3,406 $48,616 $10,724 $294,458 $404,291 $77,026 $27,599 $111,340 $116,370 $17,023 $1,131,166
Total Expenditures $19,312 $3,106 $43,813 $9,340 $250,602 $413,042 $64,540 $27,282 $103,112 $98,077 $14,486 $1,046,712
Profit margin (percent) 4.9% 8.8% 9.9% 12.9% 14.9% -2.2% 16.2% 1.1% 7.4% 15.7% 14.9% 7.5%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 28. Unearned revenue profile of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Federal government $2,309 $361 $18,876 $1,410 $102,391 $104,119 $32,926 $2,406 $14,266 $8,539 $1,342 $288,945
Provincial government $8,429 $1,555 $11,445 $4,582 $53,237 $63,617 $6,699 $8,610 $24,378 $44,402 $13,178 $240,131
Local government $704 $888 $1,299 $1,207 $24,993 $27,610 $3,965 $1,515 $24,971 $14,743 $777 $102,672
Donations tax receipted $1,753 $48 $2,339 $1,115 $9,712 $28,312 $11,162 $1,220 $10,382 $8,440 $49 $74,532
Donations non-tax receipted $490 $12 $2,482 $214 $17,299 $11,514 $1,141 $893 $5,739 $2,548 $16 $42,349
Donations from other charities $266 $14 $1,212 $112 $11,135 $27,764 $10,450 $150 $1,243 $1,709 $45 $54,101
Interest/ investment $242 $40 $436 $136 $4,792 $8,318 $512 $96 $5,101 $1,241 $2 $20,918
Total unearned revenues $14,193 $2,918 $38,089 $8,776 $223,560 $271,255 $66,855 $14,890 $86,081 $81,623 $15,409 $823,648

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 29. Earned revenue profile of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Gross income from rental of facilities $336 $8 $448 $64 $4,152 $3,771 $809 $884 $1,230 $1,038 $80 $12,821
Membership fees $111 $0 $290 $26 $2,242 $9,996 $434 $392 $1,791 $470 $25 $15,777
Admission fees $123 $149 $269 $27 $13,861 $14,972 $2,524 $433 $4,189 $4,556 $70 $41,172
Public programs fees $53 $28 $44 $1 $3,442 $4,071 $185 $445 $256 $894 $4 $9,423
Fundraising $2,368 $2 $2,367 $271 $1,625 $8,446 $979 $761 $1,470 $2,473 $151 $20,912
Sales of goods and services $2,004 $168 $6,038 $767 $19,748 $48,850 $822 $3,678 $12,089 $6,592 $593 $101,350
Other earned revenue $1,126 $133 $1,071 $792 $25,828 $42,930 $4,418 $6,115 $4,234 $18,724 $692 $106,061
Total earned revenue $6,121 $488 $10,527 $1,947 $70,898 $133,037 $10,172 $12,709 $25,259 $34,747 $1,615 $307,518

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 30. Expenses profile of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2017 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Advertising and promotion $349 $50 $914 $106 $5,915 $15,793 $2,480 $640 $1,623 $2,629 $136 $30,635
Travel and vehicle $141 $7 $230 $136 $2,264 $4,125 $907 $132 $382 $911 $250 $9,485
Interest and bank charges $126 $7 $590 $66 $3,809 $2,491 $167 $185 $576 $1,063 $44 $9,124
Office supplies and expenses $245 $25 $777 $406 $4,122 $11,037 $1,271 $935 $3,780 $2,753 $294 $25,644
Occupancy costs $3,100 $125 $5,637 $819 $27,757 $48,902 $7,949 $3,852 $6,706 $6,736 $830 $112,413
Professional consulting fees $505 $8 $1,317 $317 $14,904 $15,026 $1,659 $538 $6,453 $3,115 $839 $44,682
Training for staff and volunteers $16 $0 $93 $40 $182 $1,186 $71 $35 $117 $83 $55 $1,878
All compensation wages and admin $7,323 $1,696 $19,575 $5,602 $107,403 $169,052 $22,390 $11,807 $56,813 $48,217 $7,939 $457,815
FMV of Donated goods to charitable activities $192 $0 $160 $0 $905 $2,009 $429 $26 $631 $181 $0 $4,532
Total cost of all purchased supplies $947 $753 $2,982 $521 $6,575 $24,316 $1,767 $1,398 $5,110 $3,841 $736 $48,946
Amortization of capital assets $1,647 $0 $6,326 $140 $35,538 $58,692 $16,524 $2,746 $13,855 $8,570 $378 $144,417
Research grants and scholarships $0 $0 $6 $15 $1 $13,038 $0 $0 $30 $44 $0 $13,133
Other operating expenditures $4,721 $435 $5,207 $1,173 $41,225 $47,375 $8,927 $4,989 $7,036 $19,935 $2,986 $144,008
Total expenditures $19,312 $3,106 $43,813 $9,340 $250,602 $413,042 $64,540 $27,282 $103,112 $98,077 $14,486 $1,046,712

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Museums: Industry characteristics profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 31. Employment characteristics of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Full-time employees (FT) 125 30 242 68 1,473 1,835 300 177 826 581 97 5,753
Part-time employees (PT) 337 66 635 233 1,537 2,080 420 502 1,372 1,104 97 8,382
Contract workers 36 27 47 6 316 191 72 70 132 248 14 1,160
Number of volunteers 1,285 77 2,058 435 1,935 10,018 4,726 4,460 5,531 3,839 112 34,476
Hours worked by all volunteers 73,903 7,426 123,403 14,553 120,301 654,149 94,999 83,337 253,400 256,692 4,569 1,686,732

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 32. Attendance characteristics of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Visits 101,643 20,738 261,080 39,695 982,588 1,299,151 156,035 162,766 1,130,858 852,853 62,865 5,070,272
# of Online visits 523,962 5,250 2,530,656 368,484 25,341,718 50,662,621 1,318,257 1,080,827 2,636,190 21,860,437 200,621 106,529,024
# of School groups 90 54 228 145 1,155 2,351 1,703 310 672 1,652 75 8,435
# of Members 5,007 18 10,358 2,975 53,293 92,072 19,061 31,159 11,372 29,492 2,160 256,965
# of Research requests 451 70 15,715 1,837 22,307 79,635 2,323 2,387 4,400 26,538 4,722 160,385

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 33. Exhibitions characteristics of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Permanent exhibitions 554 14 1,021 314 293 2,602 1,036 958 3,050 1,669 271 11,782
# of Exhibitions created 64 2 268 155 200 585 358 205 359 371 49 2,617
# of Exhibitions circulated 54 0 15 9 258 107 46 47 36 102 2 677
# of Online Exhibitions hosted 134 0 439 36 345 857 898 188 296 423 68 3,684

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Museums: COVID closures profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 34. Forced closures of not-for-profit museums at any point for COVID-19 public health measures, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations forced to close in 2020 73.1% X 87.2% 76.5% 94.2% 97.5% 84.4% 85.7% 92.2% 92.5% 75.0% 89.7%
Average # of months forced to close in 2020 6 X 5 5 6 7 5 5 6 6 4 6

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 35. Layoffs of paid staff of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations that laid off staff in 2020 23.1% X 29.8% 17.6% 38.5% 29.7% 15.6% 11.9% 37.5% 26.3% 33.3% 27.5%
% Of full-time staff laid off in 2020 38.9% X 13.5% 25.0% 18.0% 17.5% 1.4% 10.0% 17.0% 14.9% 15.5% 15.5%
% Of part-time staff laid off in 2020 39.6% X 19.9% 25.0% 36.0% 22.4% 13.3% 10.9% 24.4% 16.9% 30.4% 22.3%
% Of contract staff laid off in 2020 0.0% X 0.0% 9.1% 8.4% 5.6% 3.4% 4.8% 7.4% 10.8% 16.7% 6.4%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Museums: COVID digitization profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 36. Enhanced digital activities of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That enhanced its digital activities overall 34.6% X 72.3% 41.2% 82.7% 72.9% 62.2% 52.4% 50.0% 72.5% 58.3% 64.6%
% That digitized collections (i.e., artefacts or archives) 19.2% X 53.2% 29.4% 34.6% 46.6% 35.6% 31.0% 28.1% 46.3% 33.3% 38.8%
% That enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.) 11.5% X 29.8% 11.8% 23.1% 31.4% 22.2% 14.3% 20.3% 30.0% 8.3% 24.2%
% That improved/ cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/ accuracy on collections) 19.2% X 51.1% 23.5% 26.9% 43.2% 33.3% 31.0% 35.9% 41.3% 8.3% 36.2%
% That increased/ introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions 15.4% X 31.9% 23.5% 26.9% 47.5% 28.9% 19.0% 18.8% 43.8% 16.7% 32.3%
% That increased/ introduced online public programming 11.5% X 29.8% 17.6% 44.2% 49.2% 28.9% 21.4% 26.6% 45.0% 41.7% 35.8%
% That increased/ introduce social media coverage 34.6% X 59.6% 35.3% 73.1% 61.9% 57.8% 50.0% 40.6% 62.5% 58.3% 56.2%
% That enhanced other digital activities 3.8% X 8.5% 11.8% 25.0% 8.5% 8.9% 7.1% 3.1% 11.3% 0.0% 9.5%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 37. Online accessibility of not-for-profit museums before and during 2020, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Provided exhibitions online before 2020 15.4% X 21.3% 17.6% 50.0% 34.7% 15.6% 16.7% 7.8% 37.5% 50.0% 27.5%
Provided exhibitions online during 2020 19.2% X 36.2% 17.6% 46.2% 50.8% 33.3% 19.0% 20.3% 46.3% 33.3% 36.8%
Provided collections or archival documents online before 2020 15.4% X 55.3% 11.8% 48.1% 39.8% 17.8% 19.0% 25.0% 46.3% 41.7% 35.2%
Provided collections or archival documents online during 2020 15.4% X 57.4% 11.8% 44.2% 46.6% 28.9% 26.2% 28.1% 51.3% 41.7% 39.4%
Provided online public programming before 2020 3.8% X 14.9% 5.9% 15.4% 18.6% 11.1% 11.9% 10.9% 8.8% 33.3% 13.3%
Provided online public programming during 2020 15.4% X 29.8% 29.4% 61.5% 61.9% 31.1% 28.6% 32.8% 46.3% 33.3% 43.0%
Provided social media or podcasts before 2020 73.1% X 97.9% 88.2% 94.2% 90.7% 82.2% 78.6% 78.1% 85.0% 83.3% 86.1%
Provided social media or podcasts during 2020 65.4% X 97.9% 88.2% 94.2% 91.5% 86.7% 81.0% 81.3% 88.8% 83.3% 87.5%
Provided online newsletters before 2020 7.7% X 51.1% 23.5% 46.2% 49.2% 37.8% 19.0% 29.7% 50.0% 33.3% 39.6%
Provided online newsletters during 2020 0.0% X 42.6% 35.3% 50.0% 52.5% 40.0% 23.8% 29.7% 58.8% 16.7% 41.6%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Museums: COVID funding profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 38. Monetization of virtual offerings of not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That attempted to monetize virtual offerings 7.7% X 4.3% 23.5% 17.3% 29.7% 20.0% 14.3% 10.9% 17.5% 8.3% 17.6%
% That charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.) 3.8% X 0.0% 5.9% 9.6% 11.9% 4.4% 2.4% 3.1% 8.8% 0.0% 6.5%
% That provided online courses or summer camps 3.8% X 0.0% 5.9% 3.8% 5.1% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 6.3% 8.3% 3.4%
% That provided a new membership level with a focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, virtual tours, etc.) 0.0% X 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 2.5% 0.0% 1.2%
% That held an online fundraiser or gala 7.7% X 0.0% 11.8% 0.0% 9.3% 2.2% 2.4% 4.7% 2.5% 0.0% 4.4%
Other 0.0% X 2.1% 0.0% 1.9% 11.0% 13.3% 0.0% 3.1% 3.8% 0.0% 5.1%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 39. COVID-19 financial support for not-for-profit museums, by province and territory, Canada 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That received some form of Covid-19 financial support in 2020 73.1% X 85.1% 76.5% 80.8% 81.4% 84.4% 64.3% 68.8% 76.3% 75.0% 77.4%
% That received government emergency funds (any level of government) 65.4% X 80.9% 64.7% 78.8% 76.3% 80.0% 61.9% 59.4% 65.0% 58.3% 70.9%
% That received emergency coverage of employee salaries 26.9% X 36.2% 23.5% 59.6% 22.9% 28.9% 7.1% 21.9% 26.3% 33.3% 28.1%
% That received suspension of rents/ mortgages 0.0% X 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 2.2% 0.0% 1.6% 1.3% 0.0% 1.4%
% That had fundraising campaign (for COVID-19) 7.7% X 12.8% 0.0% 1.9% 7.6% 4.4% 7.1% 1.6% 10.0% 0.0% 6.3%
Other 3.8% X 2.1% 5.9% 3.8% 3.4% 17.8% 2.4% 1.6% 15.0% 8.3% 6.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Historic sites: Revenue and expenditure profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 40. Revenue and expenditure summary profile of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Unearned revenues $14,333 $597 $22,376 $10,028 $38,182 $30,673 $1,321 $9,576 $11,669 $16,264 $7,363 $162,382
Earned revenues $2,964 $271 $2,008 $2,214 $10,236 $4,041 $304 $3,083 $4,371 $6,693 $105 $36,290
Total revenues $17,297 $867 $24,384 $12,241 $48,418 $34,714 $1,625 $12,659 $16,040 $22,957 $7,469 $198,672
Total Expenditures $13,110 $843 $32,800 $12,789 $52,907 $38,987 $3,210 $11,980 $15,324 $24,550 $8,160 $214,660
Profit margin (percent) 24.2% 2.8% -34.5% -4.5% -9.3% -12.3% -97.5% 5.4% 4.5% -6.9% -9.3% -8.0%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 41. Unearned revenue profile of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Federal government $5,409 $151 $20,098 $6,235 $29,486 $13,577 $832 $3,435 $5,520 $7,263 $6,999 $99,006
Provincial government $8,740 $269 $2,089 $3,481 $3,741 $8,966 $198 $2,226 $3,292 $7,315 $276 $40,592
Local government $63 $127 $85 $211 $2,770 $6,361 $151 $2,799 $2,013 $821 $86 $15,486
Donations tax receipted $110 $33 $84 $90 $332 $1,242 $72 $585 $501 $398 $1 $3,448
Donations non-tax receipted $4 $0 $20 $19 $432 $165 $23 $148 $288 $184 $0 $1,281
Donations from other charities $0 $0 $2 $0 $1,387 $299 $40 $121 $11 $71 $0 $1,932
Interest/ investment $6 $17 -$3 -$7 $35 $65 $5 $262 $45 $213 $0 $638
Total unearned revenues $14,333 $597 $22,376 $10,028 $38,182 $30,673 $1,321 $9,576 $11,669 $16,264 $7,363 $162,382

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 42. Earned revenue profile of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Gross income from rental of facilities $73 $5 $155 $83 $329 $135 $8 $60 $463 $234 $1 $1,545
Membership fees $5 $5 $0 $5 $224 $146 $18 $6 $84 $37 $0 $531
Admission fees $104 $160 $142 $666 $695 $1,686 $17 $66 $483 $1,380 $13 $5,414
Public programs fees $0 $0 $45 $132 $424 $223 $1 $8 $180 $75 $43 $1,132
Fundraising $80 $30 $207 $33 $710 $506 $56 $271 $160 $99 $22 $2,174
Sales of goods and services $2,501 $27 $1,289 $864 $4,460 $1,072 $41 $690 $868 $4,516 $12 $16,340
Other earned revenue $201 $44 $169 $430 $3,393 $272 $164 $1,982 $2,133 $351 $14 $9,155
Total earned revenue $2,964 $271 $2,008 $2,214 $10,236 $4,041 $304 $3,083 $4,371 $6,693 $105 $36,290

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 43. Expenses profile of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Advertising and promotion $89 $7 $138 $146 $635 $223 $6 $43 $195 $600 $9 $2,089
Travel and vehicle $121 $0 $133 $43 $323 $137 $12 $174 $77 $223 $65 $1,309
Interest and bank charges $162 $1 $27 $418 $413 $48 $3 $47 $75 $139 $1 $1,334
Office supplies and expenses $177 $3 $111 $45 $160 $195 $22 $190 $158 $368 $10 $1,439
Occupancy costs $416 $24 $920 $1,005 $4,324 $8,076 $75 $430 $2,368 $960 $213 $18,810
Professional consulting fees $340 $18 $2,673 $77 $1,217 $951 $27 $690 $732 $868 $252 $7,846
Training for staff and volunteers $6 $0 $21 $0 $50 $28 $0 $13 $5 $46 $19 $189
All compensation wages and admin $6,076 $393 $12,671 $2,683 $19,277 $14,306 $899 $5,211 $6,473 $11,765 $3,007 $82,760
FMV of Donated goods to charitable activities $0 $0 $0 $0 $58 $0 $0 $3 $224 $28 $0 $314
Total cost of all purchased supplies $379 $119 $939 $138 $697 $1,294 $29 $1,206 $864 $1,185 $102 $6,953
Amortization of capital assets $1,173 $77 $8,340 $777 $7,629 $5,848 $1,605 $2,182 $1,260 $2,446 $664 $32,002
Research grants and scholarships $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $21 $3 $0 $24
Other operating expenditures $4,170 $201 $6,826 $7,457 $18,124 $7,880 $531 $1,790 $2,873 $5,919 $3,819 $59,591
Total expenditures $13,110 $843 $32,800 $12,789 $52,907 $38,987 $3,210 $11,980 $15,324 $24,550 $8,160 $214,660

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Historic sites: Industry characteristics profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 44. Employment characteristics of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Full-time employees (FT) 33 1 102 46 191 111 8 50 95 149 13 799
Part-time employees (PT) 280 34 481 111 591 541 106 142 223 391 56 2,957
Contract workers 10 X 11 17 32 22 15 11 29 37 X 190
Number of volunteers 224 X 1,275 343 464 2,178 543 293 431 1,047 X 6,819
Hours worked by all volunteers 8,611 X 18,732 8,833 19,797 58,639 10,780 3,148 23,501 32,476 X 185,032

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 45. Attendance characteristics of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Visits 286,156 X 446,176 134,261 1,753,296 407,594 190,380 32,496 188,287 324,257 X 3,806,290
# of Online visits 210,481 X 1,535,752 149,714 1,376,493 2,044,327 267,750 91,316 840,588 1,177,212 X 7,697,831
# of School groups 10 X 82 35 73 46 0 50 157 151 X 621
# of Members 257 X 757 1,717 5,925 4,700 2,580 417 1,946 1,708 X 20,108
# of Research requests 192 X 875 2,977 9,631 3,746 8,722 21 305 1,921 X 28,415

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 46. Exhibitions characteristics of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Permanent exhibitions 40 X 119 45 118 182 87 43 202 173 X 1,160
# of Exhibitions created 4 X 39 25 70 121 24 6 24 24 X 336
# of Exhibitions circulated 0 X 0 15 94 7 6 0 5 2 X 128
# of Online Exhibitions hosted 42 X 7 106 26 42 X 8 106 5 X 341

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Historic sites: COVID closures profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 47. Forced closures of not-for-profit historic sites at any point for COVID-19 public health measures, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations forced to close in 2020 80.0% X X 42.9% 83.3% 100.0% 100.0% 71.4% 78.6% 70.0% X 81.9%
Average # of months forced to close in 2020 2 X X 3 4 7 5 2 3 5 X 4

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 48. Layoffs of paid staff of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations that laid off staff in 2020 5.0% X X 0.0% 20.8% 38.1% 0.0% 28.6% 42.9% 40.0% X 22.4%
% Of full-time staff laid off in 2020 20.0% X X 0.0% 4.5% 10.0% 0.0% 2.0% 17.5% 4.1% X 7.5%
% Of part-time staff laid off in 2020 2.0% X X 0.0% 20.3% 35.4% 0.0% 20.0% 37.8% 50.0% X 24.1%
% Of contract staff laid off in 2020 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% X 0.0%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Historic sites: COVID digitization profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 49. Enhanced digital activities of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That enhanced its digital activities overall 60.0% X X 71.4% 54.2% 61.9% 28.6% 33.3% 71.4% 50.0% X 55.7%
% That digitized collections (i.e., artefacts or archives) 5.0% X X 28.6% 8.3% 23.8% 14.3% 0.0% 7.1% 40.0% X 14.8%
% That enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.) 0.0% X X 28.6% 8.3% 14.3% 14.3% 16.7% 0.0% 10.0% X 9.6%
% That improved/ cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/ accuracy on collections) 5.0% X X 57.1% 16.7% 42.9% 0.0% 0.0% 21.4% 40.0% X 21.7%
% That increased/ introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions 5.0% X X 42.9% 8.3% 19.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 30.0% X 13.0%
% That increased/ introduced online public programming 55.0% X X 14.3% 16.7% 42.9% 0.0% 33.3% 42.9% 30.0% X 31.3%
% That increased/ introduce social media coverage 60.0% X X 28.6% 33.3% 57.1% 14.3% 33.3% 64.3% 30.0% X 43.5%
% That enhanced other digital activities 0.0% X X 0.0% 16.7% 4.8% 14.3% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% X 6.1%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 50. Online accessibility of not-for-profit historic sites before and during 2020, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Provided exhibitions online before 2020 60.0% X X 14.3% 25.0% 14.3% 14.3% 0.0% 7.1% 20.0% X 22.6%
Provided exhibitions online during 2020 60.0% X X 28.6% 20.8% 28.6% 14.3% 0.0% 35.7% 20.0% X 28.7%
Provided collections or archival documents online before 2020 5.0% X X 42.9% 20.8% 9.5% 28.6% 0.0% 21.4% 20.0% X 15.7%
Provided collections or archival documents online during 2020 5.0% X X 42.9% 20.8% 23.8% 28.6% 0.0% 35.7% 40.0% X 21.7%
Provided online public programming before 2020 60.0% X X 14.3% 12.5% 0.0% 14.3% 33.3% 14.3% 0.0% X 18.3%
Provided online public programming during 2020 60.0% X X 14.3% 37.5% 42.9% 14.3% 33.3% 50.0% 40.0% X 40.0%
Provided social media or podcasts before 2020 90.0% X X 85.7% 70.8% 90.5% 71.4% 66.7% 85.7% 70.0% X 81.7%
Provided social media or podcasts during 2020 90.0% X X 85.7% 83.3% 100.0% 57.1% 66.7% 85.7% 90.0% X 87.0%
Provided online newsletters before 2020 0.0% X X 42.9% 45.8% 38.1% 28.6% 16.7% 28.6% 30.0% X 30.4%
Provided online newsletters during 2020 5.0% X X 28.6% 37.5% 47.6% 28.6% 16.7% 14.3% 40.0% X 30.4%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Historic sites: COVID funding profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 51. Monetization of virtual offerings of not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That attempted to monetize virtual offerings 5.0% X X 28.6% 8.3% 19.0% 0.0% 0.0% 28.6% 10.0% X 13.0%
% That charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.) 0.0% X X 0.0% 8.3% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 10.0% X 7.0%
% That provided online courses or summer camps 0.0% X X 0.0% 4.2% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% X 4.3%
% That provided a new membership level with a focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, virtual tours, etc.) 0.0% X X 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% X 0.9%
% That held an online fundraiser or gala 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% X 0.9%
Other 5.0% X X 14.3% 4.2% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% X 4.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 52. COVID-19 financial support for not-for-profit historic sites, by province and territory, Canada 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That received some form of Covid-19 financial support in 2020 30.0% X X 71.4% 41.7% 57.1% 71.4% 33.3% 50.0% 60.0% X 47.8%
% That received government emergency funds (any level of government) 30.0% X X 71.4% 37.5% 57.1% 71.4% 16.7% 50.0% 60.0% X 46.1%
% That received emergency coverage of employee salaries 15.0% X X 14.3% 25.0% 19.0% 0.0% 0.0% 21.4% 50.0% X 20.0%
% That received suspension of rents/ mortgages 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% X 0.0%
% That had fundraising campaign (for COVID-19) 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% X 0.0%
Other 0.0% X X 14.3% 8.3% 0.0% 14.3% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% X 4.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Archives: Revenue and expenditure profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 53. Revenue and expenditure summary profile of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Unearned revenues X X $4,187 $3,540 $226,404 $85,441 $7,791 $7,399 $8,210 $9,202 X $358,130
Earned revenues X X $660 $23 $4,970 $1,695 $567 $288 $473 $189 X $8,904
Total revenues X X $4,847 $3,562 $231,374 $87,136 $8,358 $7,687 $8,683 $9,390 X $367,034
Total Expenditures X X $4,767 $3,544 $234,321 $84,331 $7,991 $8,308 $7,707 $7,430 X $364,390
Profit margin (percent) X X 1.7% 0.5% -1.3% 3.2% 4.4% -8.1% 11.2% 20.9% X 0.7%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 54. Unearned revenue profile of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Federal government X X $372 $138 $127,140 $27,388 $170 $157 $234 $220 X $155,823
Provincial government X X $3,191 $3,128 $79,149 $44,369 $5,974 $6,124 $4,590 $2,712 X $154,209
Local government X X $423 $8 $17,459 $7,204 $10 $775 $2,800 $3,589 X $33,213
Donations tax receipted X X $0 $49 $408 $3,514 $183 $219 $342 $1,244 X $5,994
Donations non-tax receipted X X $85 $141 $66 $69 $869 $14 $24 $441 X $1,747
Donations from other charities X X $0 $75 $330 $2,191 $583 $63 $190 $829 X $4,341
Interest/ investment X X $0 $1 $1,852 $705 $2 $47 $29 $166 X $2,803
Total unearned revenues X X $4,187 $3,540 $226,404 $85,441 $7,791 $7,399 $8,210 $9,202 X $358,130

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 55. Earned revenue profile of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Gross income from rental of facilities X X $29 $0 $0 $67 $0 $0 $0 $1 X $96
Membership fees X X $0 $0 $91 $26 $0 $9 $2 $39 X $167
Admission fees X X $2 $0 $0 $2 $0 $1 $0 $0 X $5
Public programs fees X X $3 $0 $0 $12 $0 $0 $0 $0 X $15
Fundraising X X $90 $0 $25 $198 $1 $40 $81 $24 X $467
Sales of goods and services X X $255 $2 $1,127 $621 $313 $17 $3 $34 X $2,387
Other earned revenue X X $281 $21 $3,727 $770 $253 $221 $387 $91 X $5,767
Total earned revenue X X $660 $23 $4,970 $1,695 $567 $288 $473 $189 X $8,904

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 56. Expenses profile of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Advertising and promotion X X $10 $1 $1,175 $172 $43 $4 $29 $17 X $1,451
Travel and vehicle X X $14 $3 $271 $17 $4 $32 $16 $18 X $400
Interest and bank charges X X $15 $0 $5,316 $17 $3 $8 $16 $12 X $5,388
Office supplies and expenses X X $99 $51 $3,150 $703 $15 $90 $92 $112 X $4,410
Occupancy costs X X $249 $43 $23,535 $8,692 $107 $1,332 $267 $242 X $34,478
Professional consulting fees X X $53 $10 $18,097 $2,376 $83 $94 $165 $349 X $21,322
Training for staff and volunteers X X $0 $0 $5 $129 $0 $33 $3 $18 X $189
All compensation wages and admin X X $3,507 $3,039 $138,953 $40,824 $5,095 $5,362 $6,964 $5,772 X $215,091
FMV of Donated goods to charitable activities X X $0 $0 $10 $156 $0 $211 $0 $0 X $376
Total cost of all purchased supplies X X $193 $201 $6,160 $1,629 $3 $212 $108 $99 X $8,637
Amortization of capital assets X X $36 $0 $19,829 $1,478 $0 $95 $9 $8 X $21,456
Research grants and scholarships X X $0 $0 $13 $1 $0 $0 $0 $0 X $14
Other operating expenditures X X $592 $197 $17,807 $28,136 $2,637 $835 $37 $782 X $51,177
Total expenditures X X $4,767 $3,544 $234,321 $84,331 $7,991 $8,308 $7,707 $7,430 X $364,390

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Archives: Industry characteristics profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 57. Employment characteristics of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Full-time employees (FT) X X 49 53 1,639 482 75 63 66 67 X 2,550
Part-time employees (PT) X X 30 25 125 119 12 24 33 51 X 433
Contract workers X X 3 1 23 24 0 3 18 21 X 103
Number of volunteers X X 150 15 300 894 81 354 212 229 X 2,291
Hours worked by all volunteers X X 10,417 1,350 18,733 58,507 2,367 3,389 7,713 20,595 X 123,895

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision

Table 58. Attendance characteristics of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Visits X X 9,033 3,694 422,429 13,666 2,372 2,013 7,189 15,071 X 485,720
# of Online visits X X 2,041,224 950,166 8,177,129 7,544,882 1,995,765 140,069 221,579 1,622,090 X 22,731,260
# of School groups X X 15 5 16 176 10 6 2 104 X 399
# of Members X X 569 49 2,716 286,965 283 784 578 2,537 X 296,707
# of Research requests X X 17,037 10,826 80,059 129,258 5,750 5,305 21,175 34,057 X 312,839

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 59. Exhibitions characteristics of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Permanent exhibitions X X 9 19 17 61 1 4 52 52 X 246
# of Exhibitions created X X 25 9 48 151 6 7 35 29 X 328
# of Exhibitions circulated X X 2 1 65 5 0 0 9 29 X 110
# of Online Exhibitions hosted X X 156 59 350 633 3 124 123 147 X 1,639

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Archives: COVID closures profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 60. Forced closures of not-for-profit archives at any point for COVID-19 public health measures, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations forced to close in 2020 X X 71.4% X 69.6% 89.3% 60.0% 60.0% 80.0% 60.0% X 75.3%
Average # of months forced to close in 2020 X X 4 X 4 8 5 5 8 5 X 6

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 61. Layoffs of paid staff of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations that laid off staff in 2020 X X 14.3% X 18.2% 7.1% X X 20.0% 26.7% X 15.6%
% Of full-time staff laid off in 2020 X X 30.0% X 21.1% 10.0% X X 10.0% 21.4% X 16.8%
% Of part-time staff laid off in 2020 X X 0.0% X 9.1% 5.0% X X 25.0% 31.3% X 15.8%
% Of contract staff laid off in 2020 X X 0.0% X 0.0% 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 0.0%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Archives: COVID digitization profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 62. Enhanced digital activities of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That enhanced its digital activities overall X X 85.7% X 72.7% 85.7% X X 70.0% 60.0% X 76.0%
% That digitized collections (i.e., artefacts or archives) X X 71.4% X 50.0% 53.6% X X 50.0% 40.0% X 52.1%
% That enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.) X X 42.9% X 36.4% 39.3% X X 30.0% 33.3% X 39.6%
% That improved/ cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/ accuracy on collections) X X 42.9% X 40.9% 64.3% X X 40.0% 26.7% X 46.9%
% That increased/ introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions X X 42.9% X 36.4% 35.7% X X 40.0% 26.7% X 37.5%
% That increased/ introduced online public programming X X 14.3% X 4.5% 53.6% X X 30.0% 20.0% X 26.0%
% That increased/ introduce social media coverage X X 28.6% X 40.9% 50.0% X X 20.0% 33.3% X 40.6%
% That enhanced other digital activities X X 14.3% X 0.0% 10.7% X X 10.0% 20.0% X 9.4%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 63. Online accessibility of not-for-profit archives before and during 2020, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Provided exhibitions online before 2020 X X 42.9% X 59.1% 60.7% X X 50.0% 40.0% X 53.1%
Provided exhibitions online during 2020 X X 42.9% X 40.9% 53.6% X X 50.0% 33.3% X 46.9%
Provided collections or archival documents online before 2020 X X 71.4% X 63.6% 78.6% X X 60.0% 80.0% X 71.9%
Provided collections or archival documents online during 2020 X X 71.4% X 72.7% 78.6% X X 60.0% 80.0% X 74.0%
Provided online public programming before 2020 X X 14.3% X 22.7% 35.7% X X 10.0% 20.0% X 25.0%
Provided online public programming during 2020 X X 42.9% X 31.8% 53.6% X X 40.0% 26.7% X 43.8%
Provided social media or podcasts before 2020 X X 85.7% X 90.9% 78.6% X X 70.0% 60.0% X 76.0%
Provided social media or podcasts during 2020 X X 85.7% X 81.8% 75.0% X X 60.0% 66.7% X 74.0%
Provided online newsletters before 2020 X X 14.3% X 40.9% 32.1% X X 20.0% 33.3% X 29.2%
Provided online newsletters during 2020 X X 28.6% X 31.8% 32.1% X X 20.0% 33.3% X 28.1%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Archives: COVID funding profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 64. Monetization of virtual offerings of not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That attempted to monetize virtual offerings X X 14.3% X 9.1% 7.1% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 6.3%
% That charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.) X X 0.0% X 4.5% 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 1.0%
% That provided online courses or summer camps X X 0.0% X 0.0% 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 0.0%
% That provided a new membership level with a focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, virtual tours, etc.) X X 14.3% X 0.0% 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 1.0%
% That held an online fundraiser or gala X X 0.0% X 0.0% 0.0% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 0.0%
Other X X 0.0% X 4.5% 3.6% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 2.1%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 65. COVID-19 financial support for not-for-profit archives, by province and territory, Canada 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That received some form of Covid-19 financial support in 2020 X X 42.9% X 72.7% 28.6% X X 50.0% 20.0% X 42.7%
% That received government emergency funds (any level of government) X X 42.9% X 63.6% 21.4% X X 30.0% 13.3% X 35.4%
% That received emergency coverage of employee salaries X X 14.3% X 27.3% 3.6% X X 10.0% 6.7% X 10.4%
% That received suspension of rents/ mortgages X X 0.0% X 0.0% 3.6% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 1.0%
% That had fundraising campaign (for COVID-19) X X 0.0% X 0.0% 3.6% X X 0.0% 0.0% X 1.0%
Other X X 0.0% X 9.1% 3.6% X X 10.0% 13.3% X 6.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Zoos and botanical gardens: Revenue and expenditure profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 66. Revenue and expenditure summary profile of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Unearned revenues X X X $6,202 $29,609 $40,908 $32,490 X $23,468 $31,934 X $165,345
Earned revenues X X X $2,964 $28,611 $31,854 $6,658 X $23,052 $32,555 X $126,039
Total revenues X X X $9,167 $58,220 $72,762 $39,148 X $46,520 $64,489 X $291,384
Total Expenditures X X X $8,487 $51,795 $72,726 $53,303 X $50,123 $67,551 X $305,014
Profit margin (percent) X X X 7.4% 11.0% 0.0% -36.2% X -7.7% -4.7% X -4.7%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 67. Unearned revenue profile of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Federal government X X X $2,930 $9,449 $3,569 $2,100 X $3,681 $18,182 X $40,418
Provincial government X X X $1,616 $15,167 $6,954 $8,425 X $775 $3,073 X $36,031
Local government X X X $5 $1,146 $24,943 $15,928 X $13,391 $740 X $56,230
Donations tax receipted X X X $211 $1,249 $3,593 $3,212 X $1,806 $5,772 X $15,893
Donations non-tax receipted X X X $1,435 $1,860 $338 $1,780 X $394 $1,773 X $7,598
Donations from other charities X X X $6 $412 $1,052 $876 X $1,579 $2,722 X $6,706
Interest/ investment X X X $0 $326 $457 $169 X $1,843 -$328 X $2,470
Total unearned revenues X X X $6,202 $29,609 $40,908 $32,490 X $23,468 $31,934 X $165,345

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 68. Earned revenue profile of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Gross income from rental of facilities X X X $171 $57 $303 $141 X $228 $449 X $1,388
Membership fees X X X $41 $384 $2,942 $848 X $4,018 $1,285 X $9,518
Admission fees X X X $452 $16,551 $9,294 X X $9,226 $2,990 X $38,514
Public programs fees X X X X $201 $1,069 X X $313 $587 X $2,186
Fundraising X X X $28 $19 $221 $122 X $343 $265 X $1,004
Sales of goods and services X X X $1,815 $10,813 $6,234 $5,522 X $7,583 $26,601 X $58,792
Other earned revenue X X X $457 $586 $11,791 $25 X $1,342 $378 X $14,636
Total earned revenue X X X $2,964 $28,611 $31,854 $6,658 X $23,052 $32,555 X $126,039

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 69. Expenses profile of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Advertising and promotion X X X $94 $1,696 $1,129 $391 X $978 $388 X $4,681
Travel and vehicle X X X $149 $179 $361 $284 X $246 $473 X $1,695
Interest and bank charges X X X $151 $1,435 $535 $75 X $897 $1,013 X $4,123
Office supplies and expenses X X X $56 $216 $3,434 $627 X $223 $2,036 X $6,609
Occupancy costs X X X $321 $4,342 $5,237 $3,659 X $2,922 $4,430 X $20,972
Professional consulting fees X X X $1,030 $475 $1,569 $359 X $781 $5,033 X $9,256
Training for staff and volunteers X X X $17 $45 $56 $43 X $64 $79 X $306
All compensation wages and admin X X X $4,508 $18,130 $41,724 $14,114 X $18,447 $25,652 X $123,314
FMV of Donated goods to charitable activities X X X $0 $0 $0 $61 X $6 $0 X $71
Total cost of all purchased supplies X X X $0 $768 $1,643 $24,939 X $2,940 $8,364 X $38,719
Amortization of capital assets X X X $569 $8,831 $5,246 $6,575 X $8,557 $4,976 X $34,799
Research grants and scholarships X X X $0 $0 $3 $108 X $968 $27 X $1,106
Other operating expenditures X X X $1,591 $15,679 $11,788 $2,068 X $13,093 $15,080 X $59,362
Total expenditures X X X $8,487 $51,795 $72,726 $53,303 X $50,123 $67,551 X $305,014

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Zoos and botanical gardens: Industry characteristics profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 70. Employment characteristics of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Full-time employees (FT) X X X 79 247 401 167 X 184 435 X 1,520
Part-time employees (PT) X X X 64 912 563 162 X 388 435 X 2,560
Contract workers X X X 22 72 0 X X 0 27 X 122
Number of volunteers X X X 120 1,234 1,430 X X 1,393 2,083 X 6,320
Hours worked by all volunteers X X X 5,800 18,986 52,300 X X 73,333 54,633 X 206,003

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 71. Attendance characteristics of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Visits X X X 92,079 1,474,707 920,249 X X 1,192,750 293,067 X 3,973,090
# of Online visits X X X X 3,606,008 1,707,000 X X 1,150,000 X X 6,725,398
# of School groups X X X 70 1,111 175 X X 800 X X 2,525
# of Members X X X X 5,512 35,200 X X 61,550 X X 183,017
# of Research requests X X X X 564 750 X X 750 X X 3,423

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 72. Exhibitions characteristics of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Permanent exhibitions X X X X 126 279 X X 12 X X 455
# of Exhibitions created X X X X 11 X X X 0 X X 20
# of Exhibitions circulated X X X X 2 0 X X 0 X X 2
# of Online Exhibitions hosted X X X X 11 X X X 60 X X 71

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Zoos and botanical gardens: COVID closures profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 73. Forced closures of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens at any point for COVID-19 public health measures, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations forced to close in 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Average # of months forced to close in 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 74. Layoffs of paid staff of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations that laid off staff in 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
% Of full-time staff laid off in 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
% Of part-time staff laid off in 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
% Of contract staff laid off in 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Zoos and botanical gardens: COVID digitization profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 75. Enhanced digital activities of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That enhanced its digital activities overall X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That digitized collections (i.e., artefacts or archives) X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.) X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That improved/ cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/ accuracy on collections) X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That increased/ introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That increased/ introduced online public programming X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That increased/ introduce social media coverage X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That enhanced other digital activities X X X X X X X X X X X X

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 76. Online accessibility of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens before and during 2020, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Provided exhibitions online before 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided exhibitions online during 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided collections or archival documents online before 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided collections or archival documents online during 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided online public programming before 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided online public programming during 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided social media or podcasts before 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided social media or podcasts during 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided online newsletters before 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
Provided online newsletters during 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Zoos and botanical gardens: COVID funding profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 77. Monetization of virtual offerings of not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That attempted to monetize virtual offerings X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.) X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That provided online courses or summer camps X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That provided a new membership level with a focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, virtual tours, etc.) X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That held an online fundraiser or gala X X X X X X X X X X X X
Other X X X X X X X X X X X X

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 78. COVID-19 financial support for not-for-profit zoos and botanical gardens, by province and territory, Canada 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That received some form of Covid-19 financial support in 2020 X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That received government emergency funds (any level of government) X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That received emergency coverage of employee salaries X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That received suspension of rents/ mortgages X X X X X X X X X X X X
% That had fundraising campaign (for COVID-19) X X X X X X X X X X X X
Other X X X X X X X X X X X X

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

All heritage institutions: Provincial revenue and expenditure profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 79. Revenue and expenditure summary profile of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Unearned revenues $30,729 $7,454 $68,302 $38,993 $611,137 $627,371 $120,336 $50,864 $146,309 $175,461 $27,244 $1,904,199
Earned revenues $9,298 $931 $14,980 $7,800 $151,583 $224,063 $20,238 $18,560 $56,207 $86,352 $2,585 $592,597
Total revenues $40,028 $8,384 $83,283 $46,792 $762,720 $851,434 $140,573 $69,424 $202,516 $261,813 $29,829 $2,496,795
Total Expenditures $34,975 $8,120 $86,480 $42,076 $716,431 $860,562 $140,353 $65,937 $194,723 $245,298 $27,908 $2,422,863
Profit margin (percent) 12.6% 3.1% -3.8% 10.1% 6.1% -1.1% 0.2% 5.0% 3.8% 6.3% 6.4% 3.0%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 80. Unearned revenue profile of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Federal government $8,174 $719 $40,006 $11,927 $273,947 $239,673 $37,713 $8,143 $26,273 $41,146 $8,949 $696,671
Provincial government $18,111 $5,248 $19,307 $14,215 $205,981 $153,147 $24,812 $19,328 $36,269 $62,446 $17,194 $576,059
Local government $1,467 $1,288 $1,849 $1,762 $51,038 $84,316 $20,943 $13,473 $49,027 $27,966 $879 $254,010
Donations tax receipted $1,896 $80 $2,660 $5,799 $32,077 $70,784 $17,821 $3,611 $16,881 $24,582 $72 $176,262
Donations non-tax receipted $562 $41 $2,600 $3,532 $20,281 $15,615 $5,724 $1,208 $6,948 $5,593 $47 $62,152
Donations from other charities $271 $14 $1,329 $501 $19,829 $52,435 $12,539 $4,670 $3,349 $11,393 $90 $106,421
Interest/ investment $249 $62 $551 $1,256 $7,983 $11,400 $783 $430 $7,561 $2,334 $12 $32,622
Total unearned revenues $30,729 $7,454 $68,302 $38,993 $611,137 $627,371 $120,336 $50,864 $146,309 $175,461 $27,244 $1,904,199

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 81. Earned revenue profile of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Gross income from rental of facilities $418 $14 $721 $535 $5,092 $4,865 $963 $1,375 $2,137 $3,084 $81 $19,283
Membership fees $121 $5 $347 $92 $7,902 $19,975 $1,414 $607 $6,077 $3,117 $27 $39,684
Admission fees $227 $310 $656 $1,146 $31,187 $26,648 $2,541 $500 $14,133 $9,042 $83 $86,473
Public programs fees $53 $28 $491 $185 $4,494 $6,547 $186 $578 $882 $1,809 $47 $15,300
Fundraising $2,482 $163 $2,856 $433 $2,735 $12,884 $1,559 $1,382 $2,803 $3,547 $228 $31,071
Sales of goods and services $4,593 $220 $8,226 $3,632 $52,067 $84,369 $8,460 $5,379 $21,410 $44,231 $1,122 $233,707
Other earned revenue $1,405 $192 $1,683 $1,776 $48,107 $68,776 $5,115 $8,740 $8,766 $21,522 $998 $167,079
Total earned revenue $9,298 $931 $14,980 $7,800 $151,583 $224,063 $20,238 $18,560 $56,207 $86,352 $2,585 $592,597

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 82. Expenses profile of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020 (Note: all figures are in thousands of dollars)
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Advertising and promotion $446 $68 $1,342 $382 $14,993 $21,574 $3,300 $1,490 $3,113 $4,737 $208 $51,653
Travel and vehicle $284 $65 $416 $360 $3,891 $5,522 $1,246 $574 $835 $1,824 $415 $15,431
Interest and bank charges $291 $10 $671 $706 $13,658 $4,276 $258 $278 $1,655 $2,639 $81 $24,524
Office supplies and expenses $522 $35 $1,057 $714 $9,601 $21,041 $2,066 $1,528 $4,588 $6,120 $426 $47,695
Occupancy costs $3,613 $407 $7,158 $2,810 $77,705 $83,159 $12,456 $7,503 $14,782 $14,916 $1,126 $225,635
Professional consulting fees $945 $95 $4,175 $1,574 $41,422 $28,620 $2,235 $2,469 $8,586 $10,765 $1,149 $102,035
Training for staff and volunteers $23 $0 $115 $58 $547 $2,368 $767 $112 $251 $325 $76 $4,641
All compensation wages and admin $15,037 $5,310 $38,765 $18,178 $324,732 $366,005 $47,921 $31,696 $96,301 $111,442 $14,125 $1,069,512
FMV of Donated goods to charitable activities $192 $0 $164 $2,946 $11,548 $20,386 $490 $407 $862 $3,345 $0 $40,339
Total cost of all purchased supplies $1,340 $1,080 $4,173 $1,037 $16,986 $51,183 $27,044 $3,709 $10,016 $19,572 $990 $137,131
Amortization of capital assets $2,865 $77 $14,702 $2,184 $84,896 $101,935 $24,936 $5,702 $26,119 $18,047 $1,343 $282,806
Research grants and scholarships $0 $0 $6 $15 $34 $13,043 $108 $0 $1,331 $87 $0 $14,623
Other operating expenditures $9,416 $974 $13,736 $11,114 $116,418 $141,451 $17,526 $10,469 $26,285 $51,477 $7,972 $406,839
Total expenditures $34,975 $8,120 $86,480 $42,076 $716,431 $860,562 $140,353 $65,937 $194,723 $245,298 $27,908 $2,422,863

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

All heritage institutions: Provincial industry characteristics profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 83. Employment characteristics of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Full-time employees (FT) 188 53 431 292 4,108 3,889 617 398 1,279 1,499 141 12,896
Part-time employees (PT) 649 102 1,183 478 3,717 4,274 840 820 2,136 2,370 203 16,773
Contract workers 61 31 68 58 484 713 89 118 228 618 19 2,488
Number of volunteers 1,617 137 3,484 970 4,808 18,475 5,420 5,195 7,688 8,100 118 56,012
Hours worked by all volunteers 84,389 8,096 152,552 30,789 208,124 886,620 110,545 95,343 359,224 389,925 4,665 2,330,272

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 84. Attendance characteristics of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Visits 397,988 63,631 722,799 286,457 6,683,504 3,435,706 353,026 409,059 2,523,058 1,977,413 65,120 16,917,762
# of Online visits 736,443 5,250 6,608,132 1,524,872 41,049,587 73,705,950 4,080,700 1,721,874 4,944,882 27,190,558 241,176 161,809,424
# of School groups 159 75 325 277 5,028 3,505 1,718 872 1,814 2,445 85 16,300
# of Members 7,488 108 11,688 5,852 272,614 488,081 22,161 43,084 76,534 130,991 2,172 1,060,773
# of Research requests 8,865 804 33,638 15,662 116,842 234,375 16,834 8,031 26,705 63,963 5,169 530,888

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 85. Exhibitions characteristics of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
# of Permanent exhibitions 624 168 1,151 419 595 3,299 1,124 1,072 3,318 1,998 271 14,039
# of Exhibitions created 74 18 339 250 487 1,431 408 300 429 670 49 4,456
# of Exhibitions circulated 54 0 17 29 591 214 52 55 51 167 2 1,232
# of Online Exhibitions hosted 176 40 602 257 782 1,752 932 359 591 688 73 6,251

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

All heritage institutions: Provincial COVID closures profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 86. Forced closures of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions at any point for COVID-19 public health measures, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations forced to close in 2020 76.1% X 84.7% 68.6% 86.8% 96.5% 85.0% 83.6% 89.0% 86.6% 78.6% 87.2%
Average # of months forced to close in 2020 4 X 5 4 5 7 5 5 5 5 4 5

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 87. Layoffs of paid staff of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% Of organizations that laid off staff in 2020 15.2% X 27.1% 20.0% 30.1% 33.3% 13.3% 18.0% 37.4% 31.5% 28.6% 28.1%
% Of full-time staff laid off in 2020 32.1% X 13.7% 15.9% 17.5% 16.3% 1.1% 12.0% 16.5% 13.7% 15.5% 14.8%
% Of part-time staff laid off in 2020 26.1% X 17.1% 20.0% 30.1% 24.5% 13.2% 16.1% 26.8% 22.5% 30.4% 23.2%
% Of contract staff laid off in 2020 0.0% X 2.4% 5.3% 6.9% 4.9% 2.8% 3.3% 7.5% 9.2% 16.7% 5.8%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

All heritage institutions: Provincial COVID digitization profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 88. Enhanced digital activities of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That enhanced its digital activities overall 45.7% X 72.9% 60.0% 74.3% 77.6% 60.0% 58.3% 57.1% 73.2% 57.1% 67.9%
% That digitized collections (i.e., artefacts or archives) 13.0% X 52.5% 31.4% 31.0% 43.8% 33.3% 30.0% 27.5% 39.4% 35.7% 35.7%
% That enhanced digital preservation activities (i.e., maintain hard drives, etc.) 6.5% X 32.2% 20.0% 22.1% 29.4% 23.3% 21.7% 18.7% 27.6% 14.3% 24.0%
% That improved/ cleaned existing collections records (i.e., data quality/ accuracy on collections) 13.0% X 47.5% 31.4% 25.7% 46.8% 30.0% 30.0% 33.0% 37.0% 7.1% 34.9%
% That increased/ introduced online public access to digitized holdings or exhibitions 10.9% X 32.2% 37.1% 28.3% 45.8% 26.7% 23.3% 20.9% 40.9% 21.4% 32.8%
% That increased/ introduced online public programming 30.4% X 27.1% 25.7% 34.5% 56.7% 28.3% 31.7% 30.8% 48.8% 35.7% 39.9%
% That increased/ introduce social media coverage 45.7% X 54.2% 42.9% 59.3% 63.7% 53.3% 55.0% 44.0% 59.8% 50.0% 55.7%
% That enhanced other digital activities 2.2% X 8.5% 8.6% 15.0% 9.0% 10.0% 8.3% 6.6% 11.8% 7.1% 9.5%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 89. Online accessibility of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions before and during 2020, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
Provided exhibitions online before 2020 34.8% X 22.0% 20.0% 44.2% 33.3% 16.7% 21.7% 12.1% 34.6% 50.0% 29.4%
Provided exhibitions online during 2020 37.0% X 35.6% 28.6% 41.6% 53.2% 31.7% 30.0% 26.4% 44.9% 35.7% 40.2%
Provided collections or archival documents online before 2020 10.9% X 54.2% 20.0% 46.9% 44.3% 26.7% 20.0% 27.5% 46.5% 42.9% 37.6%
Provided collections or archival documents online during 2020 10.9% X 55.9% 25.7% 48.7% 51.2% 35.0% 26.7% 33.0% 52.0% 42.9% 42.5%
Provided online public programming before 2020 28.3% X 13.6% 8.6% 18.6% 20.9% 11.7% 18.3% 12.1% 10.2% 28.6% 16.4%
Provided online public programming during 2020 34.8% X 32.2% 42.9% 54.0% 64.2% 35.0% 40.0% 37.4% 51.2% 28.6% 48.1%
Provided social media or podcasts before 2020 80.4% X 96.6% 88.6% 88.5% 89.1% 76.7% 81.7% 79.1% 82.7% 85.7% 85.3%
Provided social media or podcasts during 2020 76.1% X 96.6% 88.6% 89.4% 91.0% 80.0% 83.3% 80.2% 87.4% 85.7% 86.9%
Provided online newsletters before 2020 4.3% X 47.5% 37.1% 46.0% 50.2% 38.3% 25.0% 29.7% 52.8% 28.6% 41.2%
Provided online newsletters during 2020 2.2% X 42.4% 40.0% 44.2% 53.7% 40.0% 26.7% 27.5% 59.1% 21.4% 42.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

All heritage institutions: Provincial COVID funding profile, 2020

For all tables, “X” indicates too unreliable to be published.

For all tables, Territories include: Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

Table 90. Monetization of virtual offerings of not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That attempted to monetize virtual offerings 6.5% X 6.8% 22.9% 15.9% 28.9% 16.7% 16.7% 14.3% 16.5% 7.1% 18.0%
% That charged admission for special online events (i.e., lectures, live events, etc.) 2.2% X 1.7% 5.7% 8.8% 10.9% 5.0% 1.7% 4.4% 7.1% 0.0% 6.6%
% That provided online courses or summer camps 2.2% X 0.0% 5.7% 5.3% 9.5% 1.7% 3.3% 3.3% 6.3% 7.1% 5.3%
% That provided a new membership level with a focus on virtual benefits (i.e., publications, virtual tours, etc.) 0.0% X 1.7% 0.0% 2.7% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.1% 1.6% 0.0% 1.1%
% That held an online fundraiser or gala 4.3% X 0.0% 5.7% 2.7% 10.0% 3.3% 1.7% 5.5% 2.4% 0.0% 4.7%
Other 2.2% X 1.7% 2.9% 4.4% 9.5% 10.0% 3.3% 3.3% 3.9% 0.0% 5.3%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Table 91. COVID-19 financial support for not-for-profit (all) heritage institutions, by province and territory, Canada 2020
Newfoundland and Labrador Prince Edward Island Nova Scotia New Brunswick Quebec Ontario Manitoba Saskatchewan Alberta British Columbia Territories Total (Canada 2020)
% That received some form of Covid-19 financial support in 2020 54.3% X 78.0% 71.4% 70.8% 72.6% 75.0% 66.7% 63.7% 71.7% 64.3% 70.1%
% That received government emergency funds (any level of government) 50.0% X 74.6% 60.0% 66.4% 67.7% 71.7% 61.7% 54.9% 61.4% 50.0% 63.8%
% That received emergency coverage of employee salaries 21.7% X 32.2% 20.0% 44.2% 25.4% 23.3% 8.3% 22.0% 33.1% 28.6% 27.6%
% That received suspension of rents/ mortgages 0.0% X 3.4% 0.0% 0.9% 3.5% 1.7% 0.0% 2.2% 1.6% 0.0% 1.9%
% That had fundraising campaign (for COVID-19) 4.3% X 10.2% 0.0% 1.8% 7.0% 3.3% 6.7% 2.2% 8.7% 0.0% 5.3%
Other 2.2% X 1.7% 8.6% 7.1% 4.0% 16.7% 6.7% 2.2% 13.4% 7.1% 6.8%

Notes: Due to rounding, some components may not add to total. The data provided in this report are considered preliminary and could be subject to slight revision.

Data sources, methods and definitions

Reference period

The 2020 calendar year or in some cases the corresponding 12 month fiscal period for 2020-21, depending on the method of operation by the institution surveyed.

Collection period

August 11, 2021, to August 23, 2021, and again from November 2, 2021, to November 26, 2021

Description

The survey collects financial and operating data required to gain a better understanding of not-for-profit heritage institutions in Canada and to help develop national and regional policies and programs.

This data is aggregated to produce official estimates of the national and provincial economic production along with the cultural civic role of all heritage institutions in Canada. Data from the Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions, together with revenue and expenditure data from the Canada Revenue Agency, contributes to the accurate measurement of national and provincial economic and social activities.

Target population

The target population consists of not-for-profit establishments classified as heritage institutions in accordance with the definition of North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). Institutions surveyed include archives (519122), non-commercial art museums and galleries, (712111), history and science museums (712115), other museums (712119), historic and heritage sites (712120), as well as zoos and botanical gardens (712130).

The survey captures publicly and privately owned heritage institutions whose purpose is to preserve, interpret and provide public access to its artefacts, documents, specimens, buildings and sites of cultural and educational value. These can include historical, artistic, scientific, technological, as well as objects of natural history.

Data sources

The Government of Canada Survey of Heritage Institutions data comes primarily from two sources.

  1. Revenues, expenditures and heritage sector characteristics data (i.e. visits, employment numbers, research requests, etc.) from an online survey administered by the Department of Canadian Heritage;
  2. Revenues and expenditures data from the Canada Revenue Agency’s Registered Charity Information Return (T3010 information return).

Sampling

This is a sample survey with a cross sectional design. A cross sectional design is aimed at determining certain attributes at a particular point in time. In this case it is for heritage institutions in 2020

The sampling frame consists of a list of not-for-profit institutions eligible for surveying. All institutions from the sampling frame are confirmed to be eligible for surveying. The frame offers information about each institution including address, industry classification and information from administrative data sources.

The surveys’ main objective is to produce estimates for the entire sector, which includes incorporated and unincorporated institutions. These include revenue and expenditure estimates as well as sector characteristic estimates.

The sample size for all institutions for reference year 2020 was 2,295 institutions.

The overall response rate from the emailed survey questionnaire was 42% (973 institutions).

Data captured through the Canadian Revenue Agency provided statistics on 1,413 institutions.

By merging the corresponding two sources, the Department of Canadian Heritage captured data on 1,832 institutions or 68% of the entire heritage sector (the entire heritage sector is comprised of approximately 2,700 institutions).

Revision of preliminary data

The data provided in this report is considered preliminary and could be subject to future adjustment.

Error detection

Non sample errors such as duplication, response inaccuracy caused by human error, reporting or coding of data to which a specific statistical analysis is exposed, is verified several times to ensure that systematic and random non sample errors are minimized. Data is checked and analysed for errors and irregularity. These checks look for reporting consistency such as section totals being equal to the components, identification of excessive or incorrect values, etc.

Quality evaluation

Prior to dissemination, combined survey results are analyzed for comparability. In general, this includes a detailed analysis of individual responses for each institution, historic trends, and comparison with other data sources.

Imputation

Imputation can be used for any missing, invalid, or inconsistent responses. Methods include:

Estimation and weighting

The survey data is weighted by institution type, geographical location, and revenue bracket, and is combined with administrative data to produce final sector estimates. In instances where unweighted data is supressed in provincial tables by institution type and is instead replaced with an “X”, the unweighted data will be included in the national total figures and the provincial total figures.

Data accuracy

All efforts are made to ensure that all stages of collection and dissemination are done accurately. However, the final estimates are unavoidably subject to a certain degree of error. Data can be affected by two types of error: sampling error and non-sampling error.

Privacy

Canadian Heritage is prohibited by law from releasing any information it collects which could identify any person, business, or organization, unless consent has been given by the respondent. Information from this survey will be used for statistical purposes only and will be published only in aggregate form.

Definitions

Federal government revenue
Total revenue received or earned from the federal government grants, contributions, and contracts for goods, services and or facility operations.
Provincial/territorial government revenue
Total revenue received or earned from provincial/territorial government grants, contributions, and contracts for goods, services and or facility operations.
Local government revenue
Total revenue received or earned from municipal or regional government grants, contributions, and contracts for goods, services and or facility operations.
Donations tax receipted revenue
Total income from donations and gifts received during the fiscal period for which official donation receipts were issued.
Donations non-tax receipted revenue
Total income from all other donations and gifts for which official donation receipts were not issued.
Donations from other charities
The total amount of funds and value of property received from other registered charities.
Interest/investment revenue
Total interest and other investment income received or earned during the fiscal period (i.e. interest from bank accounts, investments, bonds, and dividends from shares).
Gross income from rental of facilities
Total income received or earned from renting land and buildings or leasing out surplus space.
Membership fees revenue
Total revenue received or earned from memberships, dues, and association fees.
Admission fees revenue
Total revenue earned from charging admission fees to the facility, site or particular event.
Public programs fees revenue
Total revenue earned from programming and educational services provided to the public.
Fundraising revenue
Total amount of all revenue received or earned from fundraising activities for which official donation receipts were not issued, including the amounts from activities carried out by third party fundraisers.
Sales of goods and services revenue
Total revenue received or earned from the sale of all goods and services to individuals or organizations, (i.e. gift shop sales, merchandise, retail, cafeteria, etc.).
Other earned revenue
Total of all other revenue received or earned that is not already included in the amounts above (i.e. goods and services tax/harmonized sales tax (GST/HST) and provincial sales tax (PST) rebates, income from the rental or leasing of any equipment or other resources, etc.).
Advertising and promotion expenditure
All amounts spent to draw attention to the institution/site and its activities, including advertising and promotion costs related to fundraising activities (i.e. seminars, presentation booths, publications, media promotion or advertising).
Travel and vehicle expenditure
Total amount paid or incurred for travel and vehicle expenses (i.e. travel and accommodation costs; vehicle costs such as gas, repairs, and upkeep; and lease payments).
Interest and bank charges expenditure
Total amount paid or incurred in interest and bank charges (i.e. the interest portion of mortgage payments, or loan payments).
Office supplies and expenses
Total amount paid or incurred for office supplies and expenses (i.e. postage, minor equipment and supply purchases, meeting expenses, etc.).
Occupancy costs
Total amount paid or incurred for occupancy costs (i.e. rent, mortgage payments, maintenance, repairs, utilities, taxes, and all other costs related to maintaining premises used by the institution).
Professional consulting fees expenditure
Total amount paid or incurred for professional and consulting services (i.e. curatorial, legal, accounting, fundraising services, etc.).
Training for staff and volunteers expenditure
Total amount paid or incurred for education and training of staff and volunteers (i.e. cost of courses, seminars, conferences, etc.).
All compensation wages and admin expenditure
Total amount paid or incurred for all compensation to employees in the fiscal period (i.e. full-time, part-time, seasonal, contract employees, health plans, pension plans, etc.).
FMV of donated goods to charitable activities expenditure
Total fair market value of all goods the charity received as donations and used in charitable activities.
Total cost of all purchased supplies
Total cost of all supplies and assets bought in the fiscal period.
Amortization of capital assets expenditure
Total amortization expense (depreciation) for the fiscal period for capitalized assets.
Research grants and scholarships expenditure
Total amount paid for research grants and scholarships.
Other operating expenditures
Total of all other expenditures that is not already included in the amounts above.
Full time employees
Paid employees who worked at least 30 hours per week all year.
Part time employees
Paid employees who do not meet the full-time definition.
Contract workers
Not an employee of the institution but is hired for a specific task or project.
Volunteer
A person who did any activities without pay on behalf of the organization, at least once.
Hours worked by volunteer
Hours volunteers gave of their time on behalf of the organization.
Visit
An in person visit (paid or unpaid) made to an organization or site.
Online visit
A virtual visit to the organization’s website where at least one page has been loaded.
School groups
Organized trips by educational establishments (a group consists of approximately 50 students).
Member
An individual or business that has obtained a membership registration with the organization.
Permanent exhibitions
Exhibitions that are a main fixture of the institution or site, usually on display for an extended period of time (i.e. multiple years).
Exhibitions created
New exhibitions created during or for the specified calendar/fiscal period (including for the originating institution or for circulation to other institutions).
Exhibitions circulated
Exhibitions circulated by the surveyed institution during the specified calendar/fiscal period.
Research request
A request which requires data extraction from a database, record keeping system, catalogues, etc., for information.

Contact information

Email
infoegcep-gcshiinfo@pch.gc.ca
Address
Department of Canadian Heritage
25 Eddy Street, Gatineau, Quebec K1A 0M5

©His Majesty the King in Right of Canada, represented by the Minister of Canadian Heritage, 2023
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ISSN: 2368-500X

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