Site work and new construction of a museum in Gatineau, Quebec. Conceptual plans call for the construction of a 18,000-square-foot museum; and for site work for a museum.

Construction of a new Cultural Heritage Science (CHS) facility. The new facility will preserve cultural heritage and advance reconciliation through collaborative science. It will be located on vacant federal land at 51 Sacré-Coeur Boulevard in Gatineau, Quebec, directly behind the historic National Printing Bureau, the 18,000-square-metre facility will integrate purpose-built laboratories, workshops, offices and specialized technologies designed to meet the complex needs of heritage science, including field investigations, scientific analysis and the preservation of culturally significant objects. Once complete, the facility will position Canada as a leader in heritage science and bring together approximately 170 employees, including scientists and experts in heritage conservation from Parks Canada, the Canadian Conservation Institute (CCI), and the Canadian Heritage Information Network (CHIN). This project will further partnerships with Indigenous Peoples by prioritizing community needs and values. CHS supports Indigenous communities in caring for their cultural objects and in embedding Indigenous knowledge systems with conservation research and practices. The facility's site selection was guided by dialogue with the Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg First Nation and supported by the Algonquin Anishinabeg Nation Tribal Council. The project aims to create long-term Indigenous economic inclusion opportunities. Advice and guidance from Indigenous Peoples are being thoughtfully woven into early planning and decision making to help guide the future creation of culturally safe spaces for reflection and ceremony. This investment is part of Canada's broader commitment to modernizing federal science infrastructure through the Laboratories Canada strategy. The new CHS facility will support the internationally recognized heritage conservation functions of Parks Canada, CCI and CHIN. CCI and CHIN are both specialized operating agencies of Canadian Heritage. Staff will be relocated from 2 outdated facilities within the National Capital Area. The CHS hub science priorities include to: preserve cultural heritage for future generations, facilitate access to collections of artifacts and historic objects, including art, cultural objects and natural history specimens, identify and address emerging risks to cultural heritage. TIMELINE: Project has been recently announced. Procurement planning is underway. Request for proposal is expected to be released to qualified proponents in fall 2025 and final selection in fall 2026. Timelines for construction will be determined at a later date.