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Walking is feeling the world beating beneath our feet.
Explore our new Flickr album and discover stunning artworks where walking takes centre stage.
www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
📷 2898809, 3017319, 2838620
Explore our new Flickr album and discover stunning artworks where walking takes centre stage.
www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
📷 2898809, 3017319, 2838620
December 2, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Walking is feeling the world beating beneath our feet.
Explore our new Flickr album and discover stunning artworks where walking takes centre stage.
www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
📷 2898809, 3017319, 2838620
Explore our new Flickr album and discover stunning artworks where walking takes centre stage.
www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
📷 2898809, 3017319, 2838620
It’s National Safe Driving Week! Stay sharp and drive safe out there!
Looking for pointers? We’ve got driving guides by the gallon. Roll on over to Aurora and have a look!
bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...
📷 Rosemary Gilliat Eaton, 4310837
Looking for pointers? We’ve got driving guides by the gallon. Roll on over to Aurora and have a look!
bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...
📷 Rosemary Gilliat Eaton, 4310837
December 1, 2025 at 1:23 PM
It’s National Safe Driving Week! Stay sharp and drive safe out there!
Looking for pointers? We’ve got driving guides by the gallon. Roll on over to Aurora and have a look!
bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...
📷 Rosemary Gilliat Eaton, 4310837
Looking for pointers? We’ve got driving guides by the gallon. Roll on over to Aurora and have a look!
bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...
📷 Rosemary Gilliat Eaton, 4310837
Join us on December 9 for the premiere edition of our Traditions and Techniques virtual workshop series! We’ll take a deep dive into the world of book preservation and the art of zine creation.
Details: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Details: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 27, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Join us on December 9 for the premiere edition of our Traditions and Techniques virtual workshop series! We’ll take a deep dive into the world of book preservation and the art of zine creation.
Details: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Details: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
“Never call an accountant a credit to his profession; a good accountant is a debit to his profession.”
– Charles Lyell
Check our new Flickr album on accountants: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
– Charles Lyell
Check our new Flickr album on accountants: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
November 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM
“Never call an accountant a credit to his profession; a good accountant is a debit to his profession.”
– Charles Lyell
Check our new Flickr album on accountants: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
– Charles Lyell
Check our new Flickr album on accountants: www.flickr.com/photos/lac-b...
Join us in the National Capital Region on November 29 to learn the art of hand lettering on a greeting card!
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 26, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Join us in the National Capital Region on November 29 to learn the art of hand lettering on a greeting card!
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Don’t miss your chance—register now for the Art from the Archives workshop: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Join us in Ottawa on December 4 for the launch of Donald Murray’s book and a lively discussion about the life and career of Canadian hockey legend Howie Morenz.
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Join us in Ottawa on December 4 for the launch of Donald Murray’s book and a lively discussion about the life and career of Canadian hockey legend Howie Morenz.
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Make your voice count — join LAC’s Youth Advisory Council!
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Make your voice count — join LAC’s Youth Advisory Council!
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Are you between 16 and 25? We’re looking for engaged, curious, and creative people who want to help shape the future of libraries and archives.
Ready to make a real difference? Apply by December 3!
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Be sure to browse Aurora (bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...) and our Collection Search (recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/sea...) to explore the incredible creations of talented Canadians!
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November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Be sure to browse Aurora (bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?la...) and our Collection Search (recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/home/sea...) to explore the incredible creations of talented Canadians!
📷 4317535 4/4
📷 4317535 4/4
So, what’s your hidden talent? (Ours might just be coming up with cool stuff for social media!) Let us know! We’d love to hear your stories!
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November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
So, what’s your hidden talent? (Ours might just be coming up with cool stuff for social media!) Let us know! We’d love to hear your stories!
📷 3223157 3/4
📷 3223157 3/4
We’re grateful to the many uniquely talented people throughout the generations whose creativity fills our collections and library. From painting and photography to ballet, music and theatre, their talents help tell Canada’s story.
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November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
We’re grateful to the many uniquely talented people throughout the generations whose creativity fills our collections and library. From painting and photography to ballet, music and theatre, their talents help tell Canada’s story.
📷 4369738 2/4
📷 4369738 2/4
Today, let’s celebrate hidden talents! It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you’re doing it!
It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
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It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
📷 5188948 1/4
November 24, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today, let’s celebrate hidden talents! It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as you’re doing it!
It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
📷 5188948 1/4
It’s no secret that everyone has that one special thing they do better than anyone else or that one activity that brings them joy and lets them express who they are.
📷 5188948 1/4
Join us in Ottawa tonight for the launch of We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture, by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 19, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Join us in Ottawa tonight for the launch of We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada’s Troubled Hockey Culture, by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your seat now:
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Today, we are happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi for the launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.”
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 18, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today, we are happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi for the launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.”
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
We’re proud to safeguard the stories, letters, photographs, and records that honour the legacies of seniors throughout Canadian history.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
📸 4949782, 3349631, 494901, 4948483
#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
📸 4949782, 3349631, 494901, 4948483
#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
November 17, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re proud to safeguard the stories, letters, photographs, and records that honour the legacies of seniors throughout Canadian history.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
📸 4949782, 3349631, 494901, 4948483
#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319417450/
📸 4949782, 3349631, 494901, 4948483
#Libraries #Archives #CanadianHistory
On November 19, join us in Ottawa for the launch of “We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture” by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
November 14, 2025 at 6:06 PM
On November 19, join us in Ottawa for the launch of “We Breed Lions: Confronting Canada's Troubled Hockey Culture” by award-winning journalist and bestselling author Rick Westhead.
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
Save your spot now: www.canada.ca/en/library-a...
We’re honoured to have the national collection represented through Eric’s striking art. If you’re in the NCR, catch these works on display in the lobby at 395 Wellington, Ottawa!
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
We’re honoured to have the national collection represented through Eric’s striking art. If you’re in the NCR, catch these works on display in the lobby at 395 Wellington, Ottawa!
“Constellations – The Flow of Belonging” transforms LAC’s transcribed census data into a vibrant narrative, visualizing Canada as a fluid constellation of families, relationships, and connections across the land.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Constellations – The Flow of Belonging” transforms LAC’s transcribed census data into a vibrant narrative, visualizing Canada as a fluid constellation of families, relationships, and connections across the land.
“Echoes of Silence & Surveillance” is a generative motion graphics piece drawing from the Register of Chinese Immigrants to Canada (1886–1949). It exposes the systemic surveillance embedded in Canada’s discriminatory immigration policies.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Echoes of Silence & Surveillance” is a generative motion graphics piece drawing from the Register of Chinese Immigrants to Canada (1886–1949). It exposes the systemic surveillance embedded in Canada’s discriminatory immigration policies.
“Looking Within the Shadows: Repeal and Beyond” is a mural inspired by the Chinese Exclusion Act and Eric’s conversations with members of the Chinese Canadian community. It features Douglas Jung, Canada’s first Chinese Canadian MP.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
“Looking Within the Shadows: Repeal and Beyond” is a mural inspired by the Chinese Exclusion Act and Eric’s conversations with members of the Chinese Canadian community. It features Douglas Jung, Canada’s first Chinese Canadian MP.
After the Expo, Eric brought his internationally exhibited work home for a final unveiling at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. His residency culminated in three digital art pieces that blend modern aesthetics with historical themes.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
After the Expo, Eric brought his internationally exhibited work home for a final unveiling at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa. His residency culminated in three digital art pieces that blend modern aesthetics with historical themes.
Throughout the residency, Eric ran a number of events and exhibitions. One of the highlights was seeing his work displayed at the Canada Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan! 😍
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Throughout the residency, Eric ran a number of events and exhibitions. One of the highlights was seeing his work displayed at the Canada Pavilion for Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan! 😍
He began with records from the Chinese Exclusion Act, a discriminatory law that restricted Chinese immigration to Canada. As the residency continued, Eric broadened his research to include census data, examining how Canada’s population has changed throughout the years.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
He began with records from the Chinese Exclusion Act, a discriminatory law that restricted Chinese immigration to Canada. As the residency continued, Eric broadened his research to include census data, examining how Canada’s population has changed throughout the years.
One month ago, we held the grand finale for our inaugural Creator in Residence!
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
November 14, 2025 at 3:53 PM
One month ago, we held the grand finale for our inaugural Creator in Residence!
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
For eight months, digital artist Eric Chan (eepmon) explored archival and published collections to inspire his creative path.
#OTD Canadian scientist Frederick Grant Banting was born.
His research with John Macleod, Charles Best, and James Collip led to the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
They saved the lives of millions of people living with diabetes. #WorldDiabetesDay 📷3192320
November 14, 2025 at 1:01 PM
#OTD Canadian scientist Frederick Grant Banting was born.
His research with John Macleod, Charles Best, and James Collip led to the discovery of insulin as a treatment for diabetes.
They saved the lives of millions of people living with diabetes. #WorldDiabetesDay 📷3192320
On November 18, we’re happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, to launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.” https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/events/events/2025/book-launch-pursuing-public-life.html
November 13, 2025 at 6:01 PM
On November 18, we’re happy to welcome the Hon. Sergio Marchi at 395 Wellington Street, Ottawa, to launch his new book, “Pursuing a Public Life: How to Succeed in the Political Arena.” https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/events/events/2025/book-launch-pursuing-public-life.html