Doors Open Ottawa: Meet us at 395 Wellington Street
Join us during Doors Open Ottawa and discover what it’s like behind the scenes at 395 Wellington Street, a classified federal heritage building and an integral part of Ottawa’s history. This landmark has been home to Library and Archives Canada (LAC) for over 50 years.
A preview of Ādisōke
Explore freely through sections of the building that are usually closed to the public and take part in a variety of activities that will bring you to the heart of LAC’s collection preservation areas.
Enjoy an immersive experience offering a preview of Ādisōke, the future shared facility of LAC and Ottawa Public Library, and discover how it will transform access to collections and culture.
Come explore, learn and create during this weekend dedicated to celebrating Ottawa’s architecture.
Program activities
- Visit public spaces and go behind the scenes
- Join a “spy code” game throughout the tour
- Take part in creative activities for all ages
- Browse a book sale hosted by the Friends of LAC
- View an exhibit of original documents from LAC’s collections marking Ottawa’s 200th birthday
- Discover the rich history of 395 Wellington Street and LAC’s role in preserving Canada’s documentary heritage
- Experience an immersive and interactive preview of Ādisōke
- And more!
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 2026
- Time:
- From 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (ET)
- Admission
- Free admission; no registration required
- Event location
- Library and Archives Canada
- Event address
- 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario
To learn more, visit Doors Open Ottawa.
Contact us
For any questions, please email evenements-events@bac-lac.gc.ca.