Heritage, Culture & Arts
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Federal
- Bank of Canada — Exchange RatesDaily exchange rates, historical data, and currency converter
- Bank of Canada — Interest RatesCurrent and historical interest rates, monetary policy summaries, and research
- Canada Council Art Bank — Collection Search & Open DataSearch the world's largest contemporary Canadian art collection — 17,000+ works by 3,000+ artists; full collection dataset downloadable as CSV or Excel via Canada Council data tables.
- Canada Council for the Arts — Grant Recipients Data TablesDownload complete lists of Canada Council grant recipients from 2013–present by program, field, community and riding; Excel and CSV plus methodology PDFs.
- Canadian Conservation Institute — CCI Notes100+ free illustrated guides on care, handling and storage of cultural objects — metals, paintings, paper, textiles, photographs, emergency planning. HTML/PDF.
- Canadian Museum for Human RightsNational museum in Winnipeg dedicated to the evolution, celebration, and future of human rights in Canada
- Canadian Museum of History — CollectionOnline collection and virtual exhibitions from Canada's national museum of human history
- Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21National museum in Halifax exploring the immigrant experience and contributions to Canada's cultural mosaic
- Canadian Museum of Nature — Online CollectionDigital access to the museum's natural history specimens and research
- Canadian War MuseumCanada's national museum of military history, covering conflicts from earliest times to the present
- Celebrate Being CanadianResources and events to celebrate Canadian citizenship, culture, and national identity
- Historic Sites and Monuments Board of CanadaRegister of historic sites, searchable by province, theme, and date
- Historica Canada — Heritage MinutesEducational video shorts on Canadian history moments and figures
- National Film Board — Collection CatalogueSearch every NFB production since 1939—13,000+ documentaries, animations and films—by title, genre, format and duration; thousands stream free on NFB.ca.
- National Film Board — Online Screening RoomFree streaming of Canadian documentaries, animations, and interactive works
- National Gallery of Canada — Collection SearchExplore the national art collection online with high-resolution images
- Telefilm Canada — Funded Projects DirectorySearchable directory of every Canadian feature film financed by Telefilm since FY2013-14 across development, production, marketing and Talent to Watch programs, filterable by fiscal year.
- TERMIUM PlusThe Government of Canada's terminology bank — millions of terms in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese from the Translation Bureau, one of the largest in the world.
- Forillon National ParkGaspé Peninsula tip, marine life, historic buildings, hiking
- Fundy National ParkWorld's highest tides, bay of Fundy coastline, historic covered bridges
- Gros Morne National ParkUNESCO World Heritage Site, dramatic fjords and tablelands, Newfoundland geology
- Kluane National ParkUNESCO World Heritage Site, Canada's highest peaks, glaciers, home of the Kluane National Park Reserve
- Lachine Canal National Historic SiteMontreal's historic canal, cycling path, urban heritage
- Nahanni National Park ReserveSpectacular river canyons, waterfalls, UNESCO World Heritage Site, remote wilderness
- Old Port of MontrealMontreal's waterfront heritage zone with science centre and events
- Rideau Canal National Historic SiteUNESCO World Heritage Site, Ottawa's Rideau Canal — winter skating, summer boating
- Writing-on-Stone National Historic SiteSacred Blackfoot landscape, Alberta, petroglyphs and pictographs
Provincial
- Royal Alberta MuseumWestern Canada's largest museum — natural and human history of Alberta, with online collections
- New Brunswick MuseumNew Brunswick's provincial museum — natural science and human history collections and online resources
- New Brunswick Public LibrariesThe New Brunswick Public Library Service: a province-wide library card, catalogue search, ebooks and online resources, and locations and hours for 64 public and public-school libraries across New Brunswick.
- Newfoundland and Labrador Public LibrariesThe provincial public library system of Newfoundland and Labrador: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, and library services across the province.
- The Rooms (Newfoundland and Labrador)Newfoundland and Labrador's provincial museum, art gallery, and archives — collections and online exhibits
- Nunavut Public Library ServicesNunavut's territorial public library service: community library locations and hours across the Qikiqtaaluk, Kivalliq and Kitikmeot regions, a shared online catalogue with other Nunavut libraries, and programs and services in English and Inuktitut.
- BAnQ — Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du QuébecQuebec's national library and archives with digitized newspapers, records, and genealogy
- BAnQ numériqueBrowse and download Quebec's digitized heritage — newspapers, maps, photos, civil registers and notarial archives — including 100,000+ freely reusable public-domain documents.
- BAnQ PistardBibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec's archival-records search tool (Pistard): search descriptions and digitized documents across Quebec's national archival holdings — civil registers, notarial archives, photographs, maps — searchable by keyword, name, place and date.
- Royal Saskatchewan MuseumSaskatchewan's natural history museum — galleries, research, and the T. rex Discovery Centre
- Yukon Public LibrariesYukon Public Libraries: the shared catalogue for 15 libraries across the territory, ebooks and online resources, library card registration, branch locations and hours, and accessible services.
Regional
- Chinook Arch Regional Library SystemA regional library system supporting public libraries in southwestern Alberta: the shared catalogue residents use to search and borrow across member libraries, ebook collections, and member library locations.
- Marigold Library SystemA regional library system supporting public libraries in south-central Alberta: the shared TRAC catalogue residents use to search and borrow across member libraries, ebook collections, and member library locations.
- Northern Lights Library SystemA regional library system supporting public libraries in northeastern Alberta: the shared catalogue residents use to search and borrow across member libraries, ebook collections, and member library locations.
- Parkland Regional Library SystemA regional library system supporting public libraries in central Alberta: the shared catalogue residents use to search and borrow across member libraries, ebook collections, and member library locations.
- Peace Library SystemA regional library system supporting public libraries in northwestern Alberta: the shared TRAC catalogue, ebook collections, and member library locations and services.
- Shortgrass Library SystemA regional library system supporting public libraries in southeastern Alberta, based in Medicine Hat: the shared catalogue, ebook collections, and member library locations and services.
- Wood Buffalo Regional LibraryThe Wood Buffalo regional library in Alberta, serving Fort McMurray and rural communities: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Yellowhead Regional LibraryA regional library system supporting public libraries west of Edmonton in Alberta: the shared TRAC catalogue, ebook collections, and member library locations and services.
- Western Manitoba Regional LibraryWestern Manitoba's regional library system, based in Brandon: a shared catalogue, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs across the region.
- Cariboo Regional District LibraryThe Cariboo Regional District's library system in British Columbia (Cariboo Library Network): a shared catalogue, ebooks, and branch locations, hours and programs across the Cariboo.
- Fraser Valley Regional LibraryThe Fraser Valley regional library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours for communities across BC's Fraser Valley.
- Okanagan Regional LibraryThe Okanagan regional library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours for communities across BC's Okanagan and Similkameen.
- Vancouver Island Regional LibraryThe regional library system for Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and parts of the BC coast: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours for 39 branches.
- Cape Breton Regional LibraryCape Breton's regional library system in Nova Scotia: a shared catalogue, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs across Cape Breton and Victoria counties.
- SDG LibraryThe Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry county library system in Ontario: a shared catalogue for its branch libraries, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs.
- Parkland Regional LibraryManitoba's Parkland regional library system, based in Dauphin: a shared catalogue, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs.
- Huron County LibraryHuron County's library system in Ontario: a shared catalogue for 12 branch libraries, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs.
- Thompson-Nicola Regional LibraryThe Thompson-Nicola regional library system in British Columbia, based in Kamloops: a shared catalogue, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs across the region.
- Kingston Frontenac Public LibraryThe Kingston Frontenac public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, and programs serving Kingston and Frontenac County, Ontario.
- Annapolis Valley Regional LibraryThe Annapolis Valley regional library system in Nova Scotia: a shared catalogue, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs across the valley.
- Cumberland Public LibrariesCumberland County's library system in Nova Scotia: a shared catalogue, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs.
- Eastern Counties Regional LibraryEastern Nova Scotia's regional library system (Richmond and Inverness counties): a shared catalogue, ebooks, and branch locations, hours and programs.
- South Shore Public LibrariesNova Scotia's South Shore library system (Lunenburg and Queens counties): a shared catalogue, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs.
- Western Counties Regional LibraryWestern Nova Scotia's regional library system, based in Yarmouth: a shared catalogue, ebooks, and branch locations, hours and programs across Digby, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties.
- Prince Edward County Public LibraryPrince Edward County's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Lambton County LibraryLambton County's library system in Ontario: a shared catalogue for 25 branch libraries across the county, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs.
- Greater Victoria Public LibraryThe Greater Victoria public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events serving Greater Victoria municipalities.
- Oxford County LibraryOxford County's library system in Ontario: a shared catalogue for 14 branch libraries, ebooks and digital resources, and branch locations, hours and programs.
Municipal
- Airdrie Public LibraryAirdrie's public library in Alberta: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Ajax Public LibraryAjax's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Spruce Grove Public LibrarySpruce Grove's public library in Alberta: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Barrie Public LibraryBarrie's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Belleville Public LibraryBelleville's public library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery in Ontario: catalogue search, library card accounts, digital resources, events, and gallery exhibitions.
- Brampton LibraryBrampton's library system: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Brampton, Ontario.
- Brantford Public LibraryBrantford's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Squamish Public LibrarySquamish's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Terrace Public LibraryTerrace's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Burlington Public LibraryBurlington's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Burlington, Ontario.
- Burnaby Public LibraryBurnaby's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Burnaby, British Columbia.
- Calgary Public LibraryCalgary's public library system: catalogue search, digital collections, branch locations including Central Library, programs, and free membership for Calgary residents.
- Cambridge Public LibraryCambridge's public library system in Ontario (formerly Idea Exchange): catalogue search, ebooks, library and gallery locations and hours, membership, and programs and exhibitions.
- Coquitlam Public LibraryCoquitlam's public library: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Coquitlam, British Columbia.
- Cornwall Public LibraryCornwall's public library in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and bilingual programs and events.
- Edmonton Public LibraryEdmonton's public library system (EPL): catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, makerspaces, programs and events.
- Bibliothèque de GatineauGatineau's municipal library network in Quebec: membership, catalogue search, online resources, branch addresses and hours, and activities across the city's libraries. In French.
- Grande Prairie Public LibraryGrande Prairie's public library in Alberta: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Greater Sudbury Public LibraryGreater Sudbury's bilingual public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Greater Sudbury, Ontario.
- Guelph Public LibraryGuelph's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Guelph, Ontario.
- Halifax Public LibrariesHalifax's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and streaming, branch locations and hours, programs and community services across Halifax Regional Municipality.
- Halton Hills Public LibraryHalton Hills' public library system in Ontario (Georgetown and Acton): catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Hamilton Public LibraryHamilton's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, local history and archives, programs and events.
- Kitchener Public LibraryKitchener's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and streaming, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Kitchener, Ontario.
- Lethbridge Public LibraryLethbridge's public library system in Alberta: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- London Public LibraryLondon's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs, and community services in London, Ontario.
- Markham Public LibraryMarkham's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Markham, Ontario.
- North Vancouver City LibraryThe City of North Vancouver's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- North Vancouver District Public LibraryThe North Vancouver District public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in North Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Port Moody Public LibraryPort Moody's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Richmond Public LibraryRichmond's public library system in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and streaming, branch locations and hours for the Brighouse, Ironwood, Cambie, Steveston and Hamilton branches, and programs for all ages.
- West Vancouver Memorial LibraryWest Vancouver's public library: catalogue search, ebooks and streaming, hours, programs and events in West Vancouver, British Columbia.
- Milton Public LibraryMilton's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and online resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Mississauga Heritage — Heritage RegisterMississauga's heritage register of designated built heritage properties and cultural heritage landscapes
- Mississauga LibraryMississauga's library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Mississauga, Ontario.
- Beaconsfield LibraryBeaconsfield's municipal library on the Island of Montreal: catalogue, borrowing, hours and programs via the city's official library pages.
- Côte Saint-Luc Public LibraryThe Eleanor London Côte Saint-Luc Public Library on the Island of Montreal: catalogue search, ebooks, hours, and bilingual programs and services.
- Montreal Open Data showcaseGallery of applications built from Montreal open data
- Pointe-Claire Public LibraryPointe-Claire's public library on the Island of Montreal: catalogue search, ebooks, hours, and bilingual programs and services.
- Westmount Public LibraryWestmount's public library on the Island of Montreal: catalogue, programs, hours and services via the city's official library pages.
- Moose Jaw Public LibraryMoose Jaw's public library in Saskatchewan: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- New Westminster Public LibraryNew Westminster's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Newmarket Public LibraryNewmarket's public library in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and streaming services, programs for children and adults, and events.
- Niagara Falls Public LibraryNiagara Falls' public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Oakville Public LibraryOakville's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Oakville, Ontario.
- Chatham-Kent Public LibraryChatham-Kent's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Kawartha Lakes Public LibraryThe City of Kawartha Lakes' public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours across the city, and programs and events.
- Orillia Public LibraryOrillia's public library in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Oshawa Public LibrariesOshawa's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Oshawa, Ontario.
- Ottawa Public LibraryOttawa's bilingual public library system: catalogue search in English and French, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs, and library services for the capital region.
- Penticton Public LibraryPenticton's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Peterborough Public LibraryPeterborough's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Pickering Public LibraryPickering's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Prince George Public LibraryPrince George's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Bibliothèque de Saint-EustacheSaint-Eustache's municipal library in Quebec: catalogue, borrowing, hours and activities from the city's official site. In French.
- Bibliothèque de Sainte-CatherineSainte-Catherine's municipal library in Quebec: catalogue and borrowing services, hours, and activities from the city's official library site. In French.
- Bibliothèque de Sainte-JulieSainte-Julie's municipal library in Quebec: catalogue search, borrowing, hours and activities. In French.
- Bibliothèque de Vaudreuil-DorionVaudreuil-Dorion's municipal library in Quebec: catalogue search, borrowing, hours and programming. In French.
- Bibliothèque de QuébecQuebec City's public library network: catalogue search, digital books and resources, branch locations and hours across the city's libraries, and activities and exhibitions. In French.
- Red Deer Public LibraryRed Deer's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Red Deer, Alberta.
- Regina Public LibraryRegina's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations, the Dunlop Art Gallery and Film Theatre, programs and community services.
- Bibliothèque de RepentignyRepentigny's municipal library service in Quebec: catalogue, borrowing, hours and programming from the city's official site. In French.
- Richmond Hill Public LibraryRichmond Hill's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Bibliothèques de SaguenaySaguenay's municipal library network in Quebec: catalogue search and library accounts, digital lending, borrowing information, and library programming. In French.
- Saskatoon Public LibrarySaskatoon's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, local history collections, programs and events.
- Sault Ste. Marie Public LibrarySault Ste. Marie's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- St. Albert Public LibrarySt. Albert's public library in Alberta: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- St. Catharines Public LibrarySt. Catharines' public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- St. Thomas Public LibrarySt. Thomas' public library in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
- Strathcona County LibraryStrathcona County's library in Alberta (Sherwood Park): catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, bookmobile stops, hours, and programs and events.
- Surrey LibrariesSurrey's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Surrey, British Columbia.
- Thunder Bay Public LibraryThunder Bay's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, Indigenous resources, programs and events in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
- Timmins Public LibraryTimmins' bilingual public library in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events in English and French.
- near & hereOne free map for Toronto: 1,000+ events at a time, thousands of places with photos and street view, restaurants with City food-safety inspection data, live TTC arrivals, and directions. Built on Toronto and Ontario open data through a fully automated pipeline; Toronto servers; no Google APIs, no tracking or ads; iOS app live. Featured in the City of Toronto open data gallery.
- Toronto Heritage Register — Built HeritageSearchable list of Toronto's designated and listed heritage properties — built heritage, cultural landscapes, and archaeological sites
- Toronto Open Data landing pagePortal page with datasets, gallery, and city data access
- Toronto Public LibraryToronto's public library system, the largest in Canada: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, 100 branch locations and hours, programs, and special collections.
- Toronto Public Library — Digital ArchiveToronto's digital heritage archive with photos, maps, and historical records
- Vancouver Heritage Register — Vancouver Heritage DatabaseSearch Vancouver's heritage database — designated A, B, C heritage resources and potential heritage sites
- Vancouver Public LibraryVancouver's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and streaming, branch locations and hours, programs and events, and library card services for Canada's third-largest public library system.
- Vaughan Public LibrariesVaughan's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Vaughan, Ontario.
- Waterloo Public LibraryWaterloo's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, programs and events in Waterloo, Ontario.
- Welland Public LibraryWelland's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Whistler Public LibraryWhistler's public library in British Columbia: catalogue search and library accounts, ebooks, hours and location, and programs and events.
- Whitby Public LibraryWhitby's public library system in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, branch locations and hours, and programs and events.
- Windsor Public LibraryWindsor's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations and hours, local history collections, programs and events in Windsor, Ontario.
- Winnipeg Public LibraryWinnipeg's public library system: catalogue search, ebooks, branch locations including Millennium Library, programs, and information services for Winnipeg residents.
- Woodstock Public LibraryWoodstock's public library in Ontario: catalogue search, ebooks and digital resources, hours, and programs and events.
Agency
- Glenbow Museum — Collections OnlineWestern Canadian art, Indigenous collections, and historical photos from Glenbow
- Royal BC Museum — CollectionsNatural and human history collections and learning portal for BC
- Canada's Sports Hall of FameCanadian athlete biographies, sport history, and educational content
- Canadiana.ca — Heritage Digital CollectionDigitized historical Canadian publications, directories, and government documents
- Dictionary of Canadian Biography9,000+ expert-written, fact-checked biographies spanning the years 1000 to 2000, free and bilingual, from the University of Toronto and Université Laval with federal support.
- Hockey Hall of FameInductee biographies, hockey history, and digital exhibits from the Hockey Hall of Fame
- National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation — ArchivesResidential school records, survivor statements, and research for reconciliation
- The Canadian Encyclopedia26,000+ authored and fact-checked articles on Canada — the country's national encyclopedia, free and bilingual from Historica Canada.
- OurDigitalWorld — VITA Digital ToolkitOurDigitalWorld's VITA toolkit and Ontario digital heritage portal: searchable digitized newspapers, photos and local history collections from Ontario libraries, archives and museums.
- Royal Ontario Museum — CollectionsSearch the ROM's online collections of natural history, art, and world cultures
- Teranet — Ontario Land RegistryProperty search and historical title data for Ontario
Crown Corp
- CBC Radio-Canada — ArchivesDigitized Canadian news, radio, and TV archives from CBC/Radio-Canada
- Ingenium — Collection OnlineSearch digital records and images from Canada's national science and technology collection — 150,000+ artifacts across the science, aviation and agriculture museums.
- Royal Canadian Mint — Coin Shop and HistoryExplore Canadian coinage, commemorative releases, and numismatic history