The National Archives is Canada's memory bank. Here you can discover the story of Canada, not as it is interpreted in history books, but through direct contact with original documents from the past. The Archives' preserves tens of millions of records ranging from personal photographs to official government documents. The National Archives of Canada is open to all researchers, whether professional or amateur.
Visitors are also welcome to enjoy the exhibitions.
What You Should Know Millions of manuscripts, photographs, films, maps, paintings and drawings are preserved at the National Archives so that our history can be passed on to future generations. Location 395 Wellington street at Bay, Ottawa. The headquarters building of the National Archives of Canada is located at 395 Wellington Street, in downtown Ottawa, Ontario, a few blocks west of the Parliament Buildings and next to the Supreme Court of Canada . Street and pay parking is available in the vicinity. The Archives has many private letters and diaries.