Following my trip to Ottawa for the NCPH conference, I was in Montreal for the Quebec National Truth and Reconciliation Commission event. While in Montreal I had an opportunity to check out some of the local built heritage and heritage organizations. Part of a day was spent exploring the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. Having just … Continue reading Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
National Archives as a Destination
National Archive Building, WashingtonWhen planning a family trip to Ottawa a visit to Library and Archives Canada (LAC) is on the itinerary of very few Canadians. The lack of visitors center and recent cut to open research hours makes visiting LAC difficult for researchers, let alone tourists. LAC has no formal tourism competent and many … Continue reading National Archives as a Destination