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The Death of General Wolfe by Benjamin West is one of the gallery's centrepieces. The last of five large versions painted by West's own hand, it is a visual marker of the pivotal moment in 1759 when Britain could claim the colony of New France as its own.
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Our renowned collection of Canadian paintings and pictorial arts groups landscapes separately from portraits, allowing visitors to explore the significance of both land and individuals in the shaping of Canadian history and identity.
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Trace the integration of uniquely Canadian designs into objects of everyday life. These pieces, dating to the beginning of the 20th century, were produced in Montreal.
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Explore the characteristics reflected in a growing contemporary Canadian collection with objects such as Canadian designer Karim Rashid's stunning red sofa.
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Ontario-born Arthur Heming was often referred to as the "chronicler of the North" for his paintings and books that portrayed the unique essence of Canada's natural beauty and spirit. Painted in 1919, The Hunter's Camp (above) is one of several of his works on display.
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Trace the emergence of Canadian style in furniture and other decorative arts. Sporting a caved beaver and maple leaf motifs, this iconic wine cellaret was produced in Quebec in the 1880s.