Modernization
Learn more about government’s intention to modernize the museum to protect our historic holdings and provide better access to our collections.
Walk-in access to the BC Archives reference room has resumed. Please review our Visiting During Covid-19 page and check our daily hours before planning your visit.
Remote services are also available. See our Services page for what we offer.
Welcome to the BC Archives, located in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The BC Archives is the archives of the Government of British Columbia and provides research access to records of enduring value to the province for both the provincial government and public researchers.
We have an agreement with the Sisters of St Ann, whose archives are located in our building. To read more about them, see: