Vancouver
Library and Archives Canada – Vancouver
Consultation and Reference room
Library Square Tower
420-300 West Georgia Street
Vancouver BC V6B 6B4
Vancouver Public Library Service Desk
7th floor, Central Branch
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4
Consultation and Reference room
Library Square Tower
420-300 West Georgia Street
Vancouver BC V6B 6B4
Telephone: 604-666-9699
Email: vancouver@bac-lac.gc.ca
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Hours
Day | Opening hours |
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Monday | 9 am to 4 pm |
Tuesday | 9 am to 4 pm |
Wednesday | 9 am to 4 pm |
Thursday | 9 am to 4 pm |
Friday | 9 am to 4 pm |
Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Holidays | Closed |
Services
- In-person and remote reference and genealogy services
- Digital copy services—local collection only
- Orientation services
- On-site consultations of local collections (order your documents in advance)
- Meeting with a reference specialist
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Work stations to access:
- LAC databases
- Genealogy databases
- Specialized subscriptions databases
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Equipment
- microform printers/scanners,
- tripods
Collection
Archival records from:
- Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada
- Indigenous Services Canada
- their predecessor departments in British Columbia and Yukon
Reservations
You need to make an appointment to access reading rooms and materials.
Please contact us by email at vancouver@bac-lac.gc.ca or call 604-666-9699 to make a reservation.
Accessibility
- Accessible entrance and automatic door openers
- Eight elevators
- Accessible public washrooms
Vancouver Public Library Service Desk
7th floor, Central Branch
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, BC V6B 6B4
Telephone: 604-666-9699
Email: vancouver@bac-lac.gc.ca
Hours
Day | Opening hours |
---|---|
Monday | Closed |
Tuesday | 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Wednesday | 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Thursday | 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm |
Friday | Closed |
Saturday and Sunday | Closed |
Holidays | Closed |
Services
- In-person and remote reference and genealogy services
- Orientation services
-
Work stations to access:
- LAC databases
- Genealogy databases
- Specialized subscriptions databases
Accessibility
- Street-level access grade Promenade entrance, button-enabled automatic doors
- Entrance doors to library are open
- Elevators and escalators to all floors
- Height adjustable table
- Mobility device-accessible washrooms (all floors)
- Single unit washroom large enough to accommodate a person in a wheelchair or on a gurney with their attendant (floor 2 - key at information desk)
- Accessible meeting rooms
- Underground designated parking with elevator access
- SuperNova magnifier and screen reader software
- Electronic magnifiers and viewers capable of enlarging characters of books and microfiches
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