Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

The Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery is an art museum in Waterloo dedicated to ceramic, glass, enamel, and stained glass works. The space is organized across five distinct exhibition areas featuring different collections.

The museum grew from the Canadian Guild of Potters founded in 1936, establishing a long craftsmanship tradition in Canada. The current building was completed in 1991 after converting a former hockey arena.

The gallery showcases contemporary ceramic and glass creations by Canadian artists displayed throughout its exhibition spaces. These works reflect the craftsmanship tradition that visitors can directly experience while walking through.

The museum welcomes visitors on different days of the week with varying opening hours depending on the day. It is advisable to check the exact times before visiting and plan with enough time to explore all five exhibition areas.

The building was converted from a former hockey arena and retains some architectural features from its sports past. This unusual origin shapes the sense of space and creates an interesting connection between sports and art exhibition.

Location: Waterloo

Inception: 1993

Architects: Patricia Patkau

Phone: +15197461882

Website: http://theclayandglass.ca

GPS coordinates: 43.46500,-80.52630

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:23