To promote, support and encourage the Portuguese Culture through educational, social and recreational programs for its members across the Ottawa- Gatineau region.

The Portuguese House of Arts and Culture is a non- profit incorporated organization, dedicated to achieving the following objectives:

• To maintain and develop cultural activities focused on the preservation and development of Portuguese Culture, and to propagate it to the youth of the Portuguese descent;
• To teach and promote Portuguese language, literature, geography and history;
• To promote citizenship and integration in mainstream society;
• To promote youth activities with an emphasis on promoting continuing education; and,
• To promote participation in general community activities for the benefit of society in general.