Languages are the foundation of
Canada’s future
New travelling exhibit
Chinese Languages in Canada
Chinese languages have existed in Canada since 1788 and are now spoken in every province and territory. Chinese is not a single language; it is many languages, and those spoken in Canada each have their own history. Over 1.4 million people speak Chinese languages in Canada! We invite you to visit this exhibit and find out more about the richness of these languages.
ABOUT US
We are passionate about languages!
The Canadian Language Museum works to promote an appreciation of all the languages used in Canada. Language is central to the cultural identity of every Canadian and has been integral in shaping Canada’s development. Few countries can match Canada’s rich and varied language heritage, which includes Indigenous languages from coast to coast, the official languages of French and English, and the hundreds of languages brought to this country by more recent immigrants.
Visit Our Exhibits
A Tapestry of Voices: Celebrating Canada’s Languages
june 16 – august 29, 2025
Penetanguishene Centennial Museum 13 Burke Street, Penetanguishene, Ontario L9M 1C1
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Cree: The People’s Language
june 9 – july 4, 2025
Bodo Archaeological Society 1 St. E Railway Avenue, Bodo, Alberta T0C 0E0
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Beyond Words: Dictionaries and Indigenous Languages
june 1-30, 2025
Kincardine Centre for the Arts 708 Queen Street, Kincardine, Ontario N2Z 1Z7
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French in Canada
may 7 – october 12, 2025
Chatham-Kent Museum 75 William Street North, Chatham, Ontario N7M 4L4
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Sign Languages of Canada
may 1 – july 25, 2025
Glanmore National Historic Site 275 Bridge Street East, Chatham, Ontario K8N 1P4
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Come Visit Us
All are welcome here.
opening times
Closed for moving.
Find us
Glendon Gallery | Glendon Campus
2275 Bayview Ave, North York ON, M4N 3M6 Canada
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We are located in the East Wing of the historic Glendon Hall. Read more about the history of Glendon Hall here.
Publications
A Dictionary of English in Multicultural Toronto
Curious about the way youths talk? Developed from our Toronto Voices exhibit, this dictionary defines multicultural contributions to Toronto English, accompanied by examples from popular culture.
Indigenous Languages in Canada
The Museum has a special commitment to raise awareness about Indigenous languages, promote revitalization, and participate in Reconciliation. This booklet was created in honour of the Year of Indigenous Languages and is available for free download.
*NEW* Mandarin translation of booklet now available. Please contact the Canadian Language Museum for copies.
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