Open House at the Preservation Centre
For Canadian Library Month, join us for the Open House event at the Library and Archives Canada (LAC) Preservation Centre.
Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the art vault at the Preservation Centre and enter to win an exclusive future visit to the rare book vault!
Plus, a range of family-friendly activities will let you explore the world of libraries and books.
Program activities
- Take a guided tour of the Art vault
- Enjoy a special presentation by a librarian
- Explore the world of books with LAC experts
- Participate in our “I spy” activity
- Play the “Guess which book is hidden in the wrapping” literary quiz
- Take part in creative family activities, such as LEGO® blocks, crafts and colouring
- Visit research help booths
- Participate in genealogy workshops
- Explore the Gatineau library booth (French only)
- Enter a contest to win a future guided tour of the rare books vault
- And more!
Event details
- Date
- Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4, 2025
- Time
- From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)
- Admission
- Free admission, registration recommended
- Location
- Library and Archives Canada Preservation Centre
- Event address
- 625, du Carrefour Boulevard, Gatineau, Quebec
Transportation and parking
The Cité Rapibus station of The Société de transport de l’Outaouais is just a few minutes’ walk from the Preservation Centre. Public parking is also available nearby.
For more details: Transportation and parking in the de la Cité sector (French only)
Registration
Free admission—please register via Eventbrite to help us plan the event:
For more information about this event, please email evenements-events@bac-lac.gc.ca.
