Portrait Gallery of Canada has a huge collection of above four million paintings, drawings, sculptures, films, photographs and caricatures of famous Canadians. There are many works which tell about the past of Canada and some others which focus on the contemporary issues.
The Portrait Gallery in Canada aims to pay tribute to all those people and events that have played a significant part in the shaping of the country and its cultural heritage.
The Canada Portrait Gallery also holds extensive exhibitions for national as well as international audiences. The Gallery has developed a loan program, traveling exhibition schedule and online exhibitions to share this unique collection of Canadian art. The Portrait Gallery of Canada also organizes interesting learning and training sessions for people of all age groups. The Portrait Gallery has emerged as one of the most significant cultural institutions of Canada which have contributed towards the growth and protection of Canadian heritage and culture.
