Canadian Almanac & Directory
2026 Edition
A combination of textual material, charts, colour photographs and directory listings, the Canadian Almanac & Directory provides is the most complete source of Canadian information available - cultural, professional and financial institutions, legislative, governmental, judicial and educational organizations. Canada's authoritative sourcebook for 179 years, the Canadian Almanac & Directory includes over 50,000 entries covering hundreds of topics, making this the number one reference for collected facts and figures about Canada.
- Significant updates to the Education section
- Full updates to the top 1,000 corporations in Canada
- Substantial updates to the Broadcasting, Diplomats, Judicial, Law Firms, Libraries, Municipal Government and Publishing sections
- The latest Provincial election results and cabinet shuffles
Each of the 17 sections in the Almanac includes a detailed Table of Contents, outlining hundreds of subcategories. A Topical Table of Contents and a comprehensive Entry Name Index at the end of the work make navigation of the massive amount of material quick and easy.
Section 1: Almanac: comprises 10 major categories:
- History
- Vital Statistics
- Geography
- Science
- Awards & Honours
- Economics
- and more!
The almanac section of this comprehensive resource includes national statistics on population, employment, imports and exports, and more. National Awards and Honours are presented, along with forms of address, Commonwealth information and full-color photos of Canadian symbols. Postal information, weights, measures, distances, and other useful charts are also incorporated. Complete almanac information includes perpetual calendars, five-year holiday planners and astronomical information.
Section 2: The directory makes up most of this title.
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Section 3: Associations lists thousands of associations and organizations arranged in over 120 topics from Accounting to Youth. Each listing includes valuable descriptions and current contact information. An Association Name Index precedes the listings.
Section 4: Broadcasting begins with Canada’s Major Broadcasting Companies, then lists, by Province, all Radio and Television Stations, as well as Cable Companies and Specialty Broadcasters.
Section 5: Business & Finance combines Accounting, Banking, Insurance, and Canada’s Major Companies and Stock Exchanges. It includes a separate section for Major Accounting Firms with company descriptions, as well as an Insurance Class Index.
Section 6: Education is arranged by Province, and includes Government Agencies, Districts, Specialized and Independent Schools, University and Technical facilities, many with valuable descriptions.
Section 7: Federal/Provincial Government begins with a Quick Reference Guide to help you find your way around government agencies. The Guide is followed by Federal and Provincial listings, plus information on The Royal Family and Diplomatic and Consular Representative in Canada and abroad.
Section 8: Municipal Government details all County and Municipal Districts and segregated Major Municipalities. All profiles include date of incorporation, square miles, and population figures. Also included are District Maps and descriptions for all Provinces.
Section 9: Judicial Government provides thorough coverage for Courts in Canada, including Federal and Provincial. Listings are categorized by type of Court and City within each Province, and include presiding judges.
Section 10: Hospitals and Health Care Facilities is an overview of available facilities by Province. Government agencies, hospitals, community health centers, retirement care and mental health facilities, are all arranged alphabetically by city for easy access.
Section 11: Law Firms includes a separate section of Major Law Firms with descriptions and Senior Partners. Following the Majors are law firms arranged by Province.
Section 12: Libraries begins with Canada’s main Library/Archive and Government Departments for Libraries. Provincial listings follow, with Regional Systems listed first, then Public Libraries and Archives.
Section 13: Publishing includes Publishers—Book, Magazine, Newspapers—and Newspapers by Province. Magazine listings are arranged in six major categories, preceded by a Magazine Name Index for easy searching. Details include frequency and circulation figures.
Section 14: Religion starts off with broad information on religious groups, and then lists Associations, arranged alphabetically by 37 denominations.
Section 15: Sports provides information on a variety of sports categories, including Associations, and detailed League and Team listings for Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, and Soccer. You’ll also find the major sports venues in Canada, from stadiums to racetracks.
Section 16: Transportation offers comprehensive listings for major transportation modes, plus industry Associations, Government Agencies and Airport and port Authorities.
Section 17: Utilities includes Associations, Government Agencies, and Provincial Utility Companies.
In addition to the variety of sections included in this new edition, the Canadian Almanac & Directory includes a Topical Table of Contents in the front of the book, as well as an Entry Name Index in the back of the book. These, plus three indexes in the body of the work and tables of contents for each individual section, make easy work of finding exactly what you are looking for.
The Almanac continues to be widely used by business professionals, government officials, information specialists, researchers, publishers, and anyone needing current, accessible information on all topics relevant to those who live and work in Canada.
16 DIRECTORIES PLUS AN ALMANAC - ALL-IN-ONE! Published continuously for 179 years, the Canadian Almanac & Directory is the best single reference source business executives, managers and assistants, government and public affairs executives, lawyers, marketing, sales and advertising executives, researchers, editors and journalists, and is a must for public libraries and universities in need of Canadian contact information.
The Canadian Almanac & Directory is also available as part of Grey House Publishing's Canada Information Resource Centre (CIRC) at www.greyhouse.ca where subscribers have full access to this rich database. Trial subscriptions to CIRC are available by calling 866-433-4739.
