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 global research and strives to promote inquiry through innovative academic and public programming initiatives.
The Beaton Institute is located in CE-267 (Student, Culture, & Heritage Centre), adjacent to the Cape Breton University Art Gallery and the Mi’kmaq Resource Centre. The Institute is wheelchair accessible, and parking is available with a $1.00 per day charge.
***Please note: the archive is open by appointment only. Please email beaton@cbu.ca to book an appointment for on-site research.
Monday: Closed to the public
Tuesday – Friday: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm (Closed for lunch, 12-1:00 pm)
The Beaton Institute is closed when Cape Breton University is closed for holidays or campus closures. If you are planning a visit, please review the Important Dates calendar: https://www.cbu.ca/current-students/important-dates/
Cape Breton University students, faculty, and members of the public are asked to contact us at beaton@cbu.ca in advance to discuss research needs or requests, and to book an appointment for on-site research.
Please note:
https://www.cbu.ca/community/beaton-institute/search-the-archives/