Temporary relocation of the Supreme Court of Canada
In 2026, the Supreme Court building at 301 Wellington Street will close for an extensive multi-year restoration. In advance of this work, the judges and Court staff will move to 344 Wellington Street to occupy the West Memorial Building.
Check this page regularly for the latest news and information about this move.
How will the Court’s services be affected?
The relocation will take place in July and August of 2026. The move will not cause any disruption to the Court’s work, including Court hearings, releasing judgments, filing documents, guided tours and media services.
Document filing and Registry services
The Court’s Registry will be open throughout the transition period.
- All of the deadlines for serving and filing your documents continue to apply
- Document filing through the Electronic Filing Portal will continue without change
- In-person document filing will continue at 301 Wellington Street until the end of the summer
- The date of the Registry’s move to the West Memorial Building and detailed instructions to access the building will be communicated at a later date
Library services
Given the size of the Supreme Court of Canada’s Library collection and time required to pack, move and unpack its contents, there will be an impact on in-person access to the Library and interlibrary loan requests throughout the summer. External Library users can email library-bibliotheque@scc-csc.ca for more information.
Guided tours
The Court’s historic home at 301 Wellington Street will be open to the public until August 30, 2026. Until this date, you can come explore the Court in person and participate in guided tours. Don’t miss your opportunity to visit this Classified heritage building before it closes!
The Court’s temporary home in the West Memorial Building at 344 Wellington Street will open to the public on September 9, 2026. Starting on this date, the building will be open to visitors and guided tours will be available. You can book a guided tour of the West Memorial Building in advance to be among the first visitors to see the Court’s new home in person.
Judgment briefings and lock-ups
Briefings and lock-ups for members of the media will continue until the end of the summer in a hybrid format, both in person at 301 Wellington Street and online. Details on media access to the West Memorial Building will be communicated at a later date. Contact media@scc-csc.ca with any questions.
Rehabilitation of 301 Wellington Street
The Supreme Court building at 301 Wellington Street was designated as a Classified heritage building in 1988 due to its impressive design and historical significance.
The building will be modernized while conserving its heritage value.
When the restoration of the Supreme Court building at 301 Wellington Street is complete, the judges and employees of the Court will return to a modernized workplace.
Public Services and Procurement Canada’s website offers more information about the rehabilitation of 301 Wellington Street.
Related links
Getting here – Plan your visit, including directions, parking and information on accessibility.
Guided tours – Join a remote or in-person tour to discover the Supreme Court of Canada’s temporary home and learn more about the Court’s role and history.
What’s new – Read the latest news from the Court, including Case in Brief summaries, notices to the media, outreach activities and other updates.