Library and Archives Canada

10/23/2026

Need a fall baking idea? Something to tickle the tastebuds over the weekend? Got some extra apples kicking around? 🍎 🍏

Well, let's revisit our oh-so-delicious Cooking with LAC series with Ariane Gauthier's adventures in making a Dutch Apple Cake from 1943!

https://thediscoverblog.com/2024/02/08/dutch-apple-cake-from-1943/

10/23/2026

Extra! Extra! Read all about it!

Before the era of smartphones, tablets, 24-hour news channels, blogs, podcasts and social media, there was the newspaper! 📰

For generations, newspapers were our go-to source for news, entertainment and conversation. They didn’t need Wi-Fi, a charger or an app—and they certainly didn’t crack when you dropped them. They even came with free puzzles and cartoons!

Canada’s newspaper tradition began in 1752 with the Halifax Gazette and has grown into a rich landscape of regional and national papers, with millions of copies printed daily. That’s a lot of newsworthy history!

Even in the digital age, newspapers play a crucial role in preserving our national story. Our collection includes thousands of papers from across the country, as well as records documenting their history.

Check out this selection of vintage newspaper photographs on our Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720319479077/

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10/22/2026

Who knew that the way you handle your books could help keep them in great shape for years to come? Follow these tips from our expert! 🤲📖 💖

Check out the full video on our YouTube channel 🔗
https://youtu.be/qfgaeF9loCA?si=npWl78kN4SI6MjBE

10/21/2026

The Library and Archives Canada Scholar Awards ceremony is right around the corner. ✨

For their outstanding contributions to the creation and promotion of Canada’s culture, literary heritage and historical knowledge, recipients of this award receive a distinctive pin inspired by The Alphabets mural by renowned Quebec artist Alfred Pellan, located inside our Ottawa building.

Learn more about the pin and the 2026 recipients: https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/corporate/about-us/scholar-awards.html

10/20/2026

This latest Flickr album is our undisputed GOAT! 🐐👑
https://www.flickr.com/photos/lac-bac/albums/72177720335321583/

1 📷 3405917 A sergeant of the 3rd Battalion with their goat mascot, May 1918

2 📷 3385130 Goat delivery in Lévis, Quebec, November 19, 1913

3 📷 3405944 Pet goat of the 5th Battalion, ca. 1914–1919

4 📷 3385049 Studio portrait of two children and a harnessed goat and cart

10/19/2026

Did you know that a great way to preserve your books at home is to wrap them up? 📖🎁

Here's our book conservator showing you one of the best wrapping techniques!

Check out the full video on our YouTube channel 🔗 https://youtu.be/qfgaeF9loCA?si=npWl78kN4SI6MjBE

10/19/2026

It’s been about two weeks since Canada returned to the International Space Station (ISS), with Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk joining NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 mission! 🚀

Kutryk now joins the ranks of Chris Hadfield, Steve MacLean, Robert Thirsk, and the many other Canadians who have helped shape Canada’s story in space and contributed to the ongoing mission of the ISS. 🛰️

Much of that story, along with plenty of other items that are out of this world, can be found in our collections!

Take off to our Collection search and have a look! https://recherche-collection-search.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/Home/Search

And while you’re in orbit, be sure to swing by Aurora to see what’s in our library! https://bac-lac.on.worldcat.org/discovery?lang=en

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Canadian Space Agency

10/16/2026

Happy Canadian Library Workers Day! 📚

Q is for Questions! Because asking questions is the first step toward finding answers.💡

Did you know that our collections contain 20 million published works? From books and newspapers to government reports and much more, our collections offer a wealth of resources to support your research.

And if you don’t know where to start, our reference specialists are available to help! Thanks to their expertise, they can connect you with the resources you need and support you throughout your research journey.

You can contact our library technicians through our website, by phone or in person. You can also schedule an appointment with a reference librarian to discuss your research project. Meetings are available remotely or in person in the reference room.

Start exploring our collections today and discover how our experts can help you find the info you’re looking for! 🔎

🔗 https://www.canada.ca/en/library-archives/services/public/ask-us-question.html

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Ever wondered what kind of environment is best for preserving your books? ✨📚

Check out the full video with more tips on our YouTube channel 🔗 https://youtu.be/qfgaeF9loCA?si=npWl78kN4SI6MjBE