Languages are the foundation of
Canada’s future
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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.
Meritorious Service Medal
On December 11 2025, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada presented Director Elaine Gold with a Meritorious Service Medal at a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
The citation read: “Elaine Gold established the Canadian Language Museum to promote linguistic inclusivity, preservation and revitalization, all within a perspective of reconciliation. Through the museum’s travelling exhibits and at its permanent location in Toronto, information about Canada’s Indigenous, official, heritage and sign languages is now more accessible to the general public.”
travelling exhibits
The Canadian Language Museum has 9 travelling exhibits, which have been from coast to coast to coast and beyond. Learn about Canada’s rich and varied linguistic landscape with colourful maps, creative data displays, and supplementary material, including audio. All exhibits are bilingual, English and French.
Newest 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.
Visit Our Exhibits
Cree: The People’s Language
april 1 – June 30, 2026
Strathcona County Museum and Archives 913 Ash Street, Sherwood Park, Alberta T8A 2G3
See map: Google Maps
Sign Languages of Canada
MARCH 26 – APRIL 30, 2026
Centre for Excellence, Glendon Campus 2275 Bayview Avenue, North York, Ontario M4N 3M6
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French in Canada
March 20 – april 4, 2026
Main Branch, Milton Public Library 1010 Main Street E., Milton, Ontario L9T 6H7
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Chinese Languages in Canada
march 11 – april 30, 2026
Maanjiwe Nendamowinan, University of Toronto Mississauga 3359 Mississauga Road, Mississauga, Ontario L5L 1C6
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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* Chinese translation of booklet now available. Please contact the Canadian Language Museum for copies.
Come Visit Us
All are welcome here.
opening times
Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10:30am – 3:30pm
Find us
Glendon Hall | Glendon Campus
2275 Bayview Ave, North York ON, M4N 3M6 Canada
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We are located in historic Glendon Hall. Read more about the history of Glendon Hall here.
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