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Picture Archive

Select from more than 680,000 pictures from The Canadian Press, The Associated Press, Press Association (UK), AAP (Australia), ActionPress (Germany), the Canadian Olympic Association, most Canadian newspapers and a host of Canada's top editorial and stock photographers.

Browse historical pictures dating as far back as 1840 or the events that are shaping history today. From early settlers to Canada’s double gold Olympic hockey teams – images that document Canada’s history can be downloaded in seconds.

Free promotional pictures - You can also access promotional images from CNW, CCNMathews and other image sources that are available for editorial use for free in our Communiqué gallery.

Photo Research and Print Requests

Need custom photo research? With hundreds of thousands of images in our picture library not yet digitized and access to four major international picture databases, our research team can help you find the right images for your publication. CP members should call (416-507-2169) to order a “special”. Other professional picture buyers call CP Picture Archive (416-507-2194).

Personal Use Photos are not available for all images. Requests for CP photos seen in your local newspaper can be made by mailing this form, with a clipping or detailed description, to CPimages. Limited Edition prints signed by the photographer and high quality gallery prints may also be ordered. For more information go to: www.cpimages.ca

Portraits of Canadian personalities from artist Irma Councill’s book are now available online.