Guided tours of the Preservation Centre
Guided tours are reserved for those aged 12 and up (people aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
Library and Archives Canada’s Preservation Centre, located in Gatineau, Quebec, opens its doors to the public for monthly guided tours.
Opened in 1997, this architectural gem boasts vaults to protect archives from all hazards and laboratories enabling our specialists to digitize documents and carry out restoration treatments.
During a 60-minute tour, you will have the chance to wander through the laboratories and vaults, discover works by Canadian artists, and learn how our specialists work every day to preserve history. It’s a behind-the-scenes look at how we preserve your documentary heritage!
Event details
- Dates and times
- Friday, October 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. (in French)
Friday, October 31, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. (in English) - Admission
- Free admission; registration is required
- Location
- Library and Archives Canada’s Preservation Centre
- Address
- 625 du Carrefour boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec
Registration
Space is limited, so please register.
Guided tour in French: Friday, October 31, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Guided tour in English: Friday, October 31, 2025, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Transportation and parking
Limited parking is available near the entrance. You have to pay online using the Indigo website.
The Société de transport de l’Outaouais (Rapibus) Station de la Cité is just a few minutes walk from the Preservation Centre; more parking is available there.
For all the details: Transportation and Parking in the la Cité district - City of Gatineau.
When you arrive
You will need to leave photo identification (other than a health card) at the security desk by the entrance.
Coats and large bags (including handbags) must be left in the cloakroom. Lockers and locks are available; ask the commissionaire.
Accessibility
If you have specific needs that require accommodations, or if you have any questions, please contact us at visites-tours@bac-lac.gc.ca.
Useful tips
- Drinks and food are prohibited, as are ballpoint pens, but pencils are permitted.
- Cameras are allowed, but the flash must not be used if documents are being shown.
- The tour involves walking and standing, so wear comfortable shoes!