The Beaton Institute
Who We Are
The Beaton Institute is the official repository for historically significant records of Cape Breton University. Additionally, the Institute is a cultural heritage archive mandated to preserve the social, economic, political and cultural history of Cape Breton Island. It is a centre for local, regional, national and international research and strives to promote inquiry through innovative public programming and community based initiatives. Click here to read more about the history of the Beaton Institute and its namesake Sister Margaret Beaton.
You may also want to visit the What's New page to learn more about the Beaton Institute's most recent projects.
Hours and Location
- Monday: Closed
- Tuesday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Wednesday: 9:00 am to 7:00 pm *
- Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Saturday: 9:00 am to 12:00 pm **
* With the exception of June, July and August. Our last Wednesday evening opening of the term is May 29th.
** The Beaton Institute is open on the last Saturday of each month, September - April. Please watch this spot for a list of the dates of Saturday openings.
Located within Cape Breton University, The Beaton Institute is found in Room CE-267 in the Student, Culture, and Heritage Centre, off of the Great Hall, just around the corner from Art Gallery I.
Parking is available with a $1.00 per day charge. You will need exact change for the automatic ticket machines as they DO NOT give change back. The Beaton Institute is wheelchair accessible.
