Canadian Cultural Database Catalogue
The Canadian Cultural Data Catalogue (CCDC) is a centralized searchable guide to cultural datasets and databases across the country. We identify and describe datasets from museums, galleries, archives, cultural organizations, governments, academic research initiatives, cultural industries and the private sector, making it easier to explore, compare, and connect with data that reflects the richness and diversity of Canada’s cultural ecosystem.
Search through hundreds of Canadian cultural datasets
Explore by popular themes
Browse Data Stories
Our Data Stories bring together thematic collections and illustrative examples showing how cultural data supports understanding, sustainability, and innovation across Canada’s cultural landscape. Each story connects datasets that reflect evolving priorities and perspectives from institutions, communities, and archives
Why CCDC?
Empowering Cultural Insight Through Data
The Canadian Cultural Data Catalogue (CCDC) helps cultural professionals, organizations, cultural industries, researchers, and policy makers navigate Canada’s diverse cultural data landscape. We bring together well-documented, verified, and context-rich datasets to help you make informed decisions and tell stronger stories.
Design events, exhibitions, and programs with confidence—backed by insights into participation trends, audience engagement, and community interests.
Access ready-to-use datasets that reveal national and regional patterns, helping you identify emerging priorities and strategic opportunities.
Support your proposals and reports with credible data that demonstrates impact, need, engagement of diverse communities, and relevance to cultural policy and community outcomes.
Every dataset includes metadata and contact links, making collaboration, verification, and follow-up research more straightforward.
Academic, association, and consultant research datasets are identified by research projects and researchers, supporting collaboration and efficiency of efforts.
Identify copyright holders and ownership of cultural content, including Indigenous content.
Need help finding the right data?
Our research team can help you locate datasets most relevant to your specific topic, region, or need. We provide curated search support through our Data Discovery Concierge
Contribute to Canada’s Cultural Data Network
Do you manage or produce cultural data? Help us strengthen the ecosystem by making your dataset discoverable through the CCDC. Your contribution supports knowledge sharing, visibility, and collaboration across Canada’s cultural and research communities.