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An Archives and Research Centre

     Who We Are

The Beaton Institute archives is a community and university archives that specializes in the rich social, economic, cultural, religious, political, labour, industrial, environmental and rural history of Cape Breton Island. The origins of the Institute date to 1957 when Sister Margaret Beaton, former Librarian of Xavier College, the predecessor to the Cape Breton University, began collecting material pertaining to the Gaelic language and culture.

     When We Are Open…

PLEASE NOTE: In the event of inclement weather, please call 563-1329 to confirm our hours.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.

9am - 4pm





Wednesday


9am - 7pm

Saturday - Once a month from January-April; this semester's dates are January 26, February 23, March 29 and April 26.
( Please call in advance for our Saturday Openings )
9am - 12pm