Library and Archives Canada Preservation Centre
(formerly the National Archives of Canada)
Opening of the Centre
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4, 1997 marked the official opening of the Library and Archives Canada Preservation
Centre in Gatineau. After years of careful planning and construction, the
National Archives of Canada was ready to show its new
state-of-the-art facility to the world. Dedicated to preserving
Canada’s archival heritage, the Preservation Centre provides optimum storage
environments for documents and advanced laboratory installations for
preservation treatment, copying and related activities. |
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public was invited to an open house at the Preservation
Centre on the weekend of June 7-8, 1997. National Archives staff
enthusiastically provided tours and information to visitors, and a
variety of special events and activities were staged to entertain
young and old. Over 10,000 visitors took advantage of this unique
opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes look at our facilities and
archival treasures. |
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