Canadian Cultural Database Catalogue

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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.

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.

Grants & Funding

Access datasets on arts funding, cultural investment, sponsorship, and grants.

Indigenous Knowledge & Communities

Explore datasets rooted in Indigenous governance, cultural stewardship, and community-led data.

Culture & Wellbeing:

Discover research linking cultural participation with social connection, health, and wellbeing.

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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.

Understand your audience

Design events, exhibitions, and programs with confidence—backed by insights into participation trends, audience engagement, and community interests.

Make effective Decisions

Access ready-to-use datasets that reveal national and regional patterns, helping you identify emerging priorities and strategic opportunities.

Strengthen funding applications

Support your proposals and reports with credible data that demonstrates impact, need, engagement of diverse communities, and relevance to cultural policy and community outcomes.

Connect with data producers/owners

Every dataset includes metadata and contact links, making collaboration, verification, and follow-up research more straightforward.

Access and understand relevant data driven research

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.

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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

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Contribute to Canada's Cultural Data Network

Do you manage or produce cultural data? You can suggest a dataset for inclusion in the CCDC, where all submissions are reviewed by our team prior to inclusion. Your contribution supports knowledge sharing, visibility, and collaboration across Canada's cultural and research communities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, the CCDC does not host the datasets themselves. It is a directory of datasets that are hosted by other institutions.

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