Canadian Genealogy and History Links
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ArchiviaNet: Maps, Plans and Charts access to approximately 40,000 item-level descriptions from the "old map card catalogue." About 4,000 items from the catalogue, now in the public domain, have been digitized and may be consulted online. This number will increase on a regular basis.
Books of Remembrance These books contain the names of Canadians who fought in wars and died during or after them.
Canada Science and Technology Museum The images of Canada gallery include agriculture, aviation, railways, marine services, natural resources and people.
Canada's Schoolnet Bringing educators and students together to share educational resources, enhance learning, develop information technology skills, and encourage the use of technology in the classroom. Has links to Humanities-History.
Canadian Expeditionary Force Over 600,000 Canadians enlisted in the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War. The CEF database is a searchable index to those personnel files which are held by the National Archives.
Canadian Geographical Names Conduct an interactive search of over 500,000 geographical names in Canada. Very handy.
Canadian Health Obituaries An index to obituaries of doctors based on a large number of Canadian medical journals. This information can be searched by name or browsed by year.
Canadian Virtual War Memorial Search the database of over 110,000 Canadians and Newfoundlanders who made the ultimate sacrifice in World Wars One and Two. Also includes detailed information on Victoria Cross Recipients.
Census of Canada, 1901 National Archives database which allows you to search by geographic location. As these are copies of the original records, they are not searchable by family name.
CousinConnect.com - Canadian Queries A database of genealogy queries. Anyone can post their queries relating to Canadian research.
Doukhobor Collection, 1898-1930 - SFU Over 120 primary source items dating from 1898 to 1930. The items in the collection largely deal with the settlement of the Doukhobors in late 19th - early 20th century Canada.
Early Canadiana Online A project to provide enhanced access to Canada's published heritage. A full text online collection of more than 3,000 books and pamphlets documenting Canadian history from the first European contact to the late 19th century.
Generations: Memorials That Live On Online obituaries and memorials, Canadian Directory of Funeral Homes, local church listings, funeral FAQ and genealogical links.
Genforum - Canada Online message forums for all provinces and territories.
Immigration Records (1925-1935) The names of immigrants arriving from overseas are recorded in passenger lists. Those arriving from or via the United States are recorded in border entry lists. A series of old nominal indexes exist for the 1925 to 1935 records.
inGeneas Canadian Genealogical Research and Searchable Databases Searchable databases include passenger list, Immigration database and the Canada miscellaneous immigration list. Providing almost 40,000 records spanning from 1748 to 1881.
Marine Museum of the Great Lakes Features Canadian Maritime Heritage Maritime Heritage Links, and searchable databases of the Canadian Steamship Lines Fleet, the Wallace list of over 3,000 Canadian sailing ships, the Mills list of over 6,000 steamships from 1817 - 1930.
National Archives of Canada Preserving the memory of this great nation.
Obituary Daily Times A searchable database of obituaries intended for family historians, researchers, and compilers (family experts), in order to look at worldwide obituaries on a regular basis.
Our Roots - Local Histories Online A comprehensive, coast-to-coast record of Canadian local histories.
Paper of Record Searchable newspaper archive. Allows users to view digital copies of North American newspapers, dating back to the 1700's. A wide selection of North American historical newspapers are available.
Post Offices - Canadian Archives Documents postmasters at post offices located across Canada
War Diaries of the First World War Digitized War Diaries of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) units.
Western Land Grants Searchable database which relates to Letters Patent issued by the Lands Patent Branch of the Department of the Interior. The records refer to grants issued in MB, SK, AB and the railway belt of BC, c. 1870-1930.
Planter Database The Planter Database contains records from about 3000 documents or collections of documents.
Newfoundland Great War Heritage Project This website is intended to assist family, schools, and other researchers conducting Newfoundland and Labrador genealogical, and cultural heritage research by providing a searchable database of the Newfoundland Regiment (1914-1918) nominal roll index.
Gaspe Bay Area Families Information on most of the families and descendants, who settled around the Gaspe Bay.
Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia Information about GANS.
Nova Scotia Archives and Records Management Information on using the Archives, getting started in your genealogical research, online searchable finding aids, virtual exhibit.
Planter Studies Home Page The 8000 New England residents who migrated to Nova Scotia between 1759 and 1774.
PEI 1841, 1891, 1901 Census This searchable index contains information for all those identified as heads of households or those in the household having a different surnames from the head of the household.
Provincial Library Catalogue Search the collections located in any public library on Prince Edward Island.
Robertson Library, UPEI Search the Robertson Library Web Pages, Library Gopher, Access to the on-line catalog with telnet, and Map, PEI and Special Collections.
The Island Register This page will give you hints and suggestions on how to discover your roots. In addition, we will give you the family history of many pioneer Island families.
Bissett Family of New Brunswick Browse or search the index and surname list of over 1700 family members.
Grantbook Database This searchable database consists of records of land settlement in New Brunswick in the period 1765-1800. County or place of settlement can be searched, as can be primary grant holder names.
Loyalist Collection The Loyalist Collection at the Harriet Irving Library at the University of New Brunswick. Searchable.
Provincial Archives of New Brunswick Vital statistics finding aid, birth registers, marriages, death certificates, guide to family histories.
Archiv-Histo Search the database of 30,000 Notary items from 1635 - 1800 containing approx. 15,000 surnames. (French)
Bella's French Connection with a Newfie Twist Genealogy of COTE and CLOUTIER in a searchable database.
Huntingdon, Beauharnois & Chateauguay Protestant Parish Registers Searchable links to the 19th century baptism, marriage and burial records of the Protestant Churches in Quebec's Chateauguay Valley
McCord Museum Searchable collection of historical photographs, for the purpose of increasing awareness of the social history and material culture of Canada, Quebec and Montreal, from the 18th century to the present.
Notre-Dame-des-Neiges Cemetery, Montreal. A searchable database of the more than 900,000 people who have been buried in this, the largest cemetery in Canada which covers 343 acres.
PRDH - The Research Program in Historical Demography Making genealogical information on old Quebec available on the Internet. Search vital events 1621-1799, genealogical dictionary of families 1621-1765, the repertory of couples and filial relations 1621-1799.
Quebec, and Eastern Townships Genealogy Includes a 515,000+ name searchable database. Extensive background articles on how to search for your roots in Quebec. Turn of the century maps.
Acton, Esquesing and Georgetown Census Index, 1861-1901 Searchable index to the heads of households and strays of the 1861-1901 Acton, Esquesing and Georgetown census index.
ARCHEION, Ontario's Archival Information Network A research tool providing access to over 4000 descriptions of archival records held by over 40 archives in Ontario, members of the Archives Association of Ontario.
Canadian County Atlas Digital Project Searchable database of the property owners names which appear on the township maps in the county atlases. Township maps, portraits and properties have been scanned, with links from the property owners names in the database.
Doersams of Waterloo County, Ontario The ancestors and descendants of six brothers who emigrated to Waterloo County from Beerfelden, Hesse-Darmstadt in the 1840's. The searchable database includes 1300+ individuals.
Esquesing Historical Society Search this Halton County societies special collections. Local community histories, Kennedy Family of Georgetown, Toronto Daily Mail, 24 June 1893, Georgetown Herald, 17 December 1913, Acton Free Press, 19 April 1888.
Georgetown Land Records Information from the first two volumes of the Abstract Index to Deeds for Georgetown ON. Covering the time from the creation of the lots (before 1875) to a minimum of 1875.
Halinet, The Public Libraries of Halton With access to local historical indexes of census records, birth, marriage and death records, land records, surrogate court records, and business directories.
Historic Plaques of Oxford County Index of plaques and markers (exclusive of grave stones) placed by various federal, provincial, municipal, and private groups, located in Oxford County.
Index to the 1871 Census of Ontario Searchable.
Ingersoll Chronicle Online Database Searchable index of all the birth, death and marriage notices found in the Ingersoll Chronicle paper from 1854 - 1919.
Ingersoll Tribune Online Database An index to the Birth, Death, and Marriage Notices from the Ingersoll Tribune newspaper, 1870-1970.
Innisfil Bradford Information Database The site contains photographs and vital statistic of those who lived in our area from about 1840 on; the Cookstown Tweedsmuir History Books and a collection of Native Artifacts found in Innisfil. Fully searchable by keyword, date or date range.
Museum of Health Care for Eastern Ontario Preserving the material culture and enhancing public understanding pertaining to the history of health care and health care education in Eastern Ontario.
Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid OCFA version 6 contains over 2 million entries. Searchable online and available for ftp.
Ottawa Public Library An overview resources, telnet to the catalogue, and interesting links.
Parkhill Centennial Book Complete searchable online transcription of the Parkhill (Ontario) Centennial book, a history of Parkhill and the surrounding townships of McGillivray, East and West Williams.
Town of Ingersoll Historical Census Census years included are: 1851, 1871, 1881, 1891 and 1901.
Association for Manitoba Archives About the AMA, membership, directory, archival resources, publications and a searchable index of selected articles published in the AMA's newsletter.
Lloydminster Cemetery Database Search Search by name, burial date or gravesite location. This database was created from records provided by the City Clerk of the City of Lloydminster. Records are updated quarterly or as required.
Northwest Resistance Digitized Project Allowing access to materials relating to the Northwest Resistance of 1885. It contains a searchable database of bibliographic records. A number of the items have been digitized for online viewing.
Saskatchewan Land Registry Searchable historic land grant database, including the date of the grant. You can download (for a fee) a copy of the grant.
Saskatchewan's Province Wide Library Electronic Information System Search the province's library catalogues (using Telnet) and link to other library web sites in Saskatchewan.
Alberta Newpapers Collection Online images of newspapers dating from 1880 - 1920 from a variety of Alberta communities. Provided by the Alberta Heritage Digitization Project.
Archives Society of Alberta Society information and a searchable database of over 5000 fonds-level and collection-level descriptions of records held in Alberta's archival institutions.
Edmonton Parks and Recreation Municipal Cemeteries Information and a searchable listing of those interred in 7 municipal cemeteries serving Edmonton.
Local and Alberta Histories Collection General province-wide histories and histories of specific regions and communities. Search by author, book title or keyword, or browse the alphabetical lists.
Anglican Church Archives Network in British Columbia Listing of Archival Holdings on the BC Archival Union List.
BC Archives Browse the overview of textual records, and the finding aid databases, or search the catalogue which includes indexes birth, marriage and death registrations.
British Columbia Archival Union List A database of fonds and collection level descriptions of records held at 156 publicly-accessible archival repositories in the province. Searchable.
British Columbia Cemetery Finding Aid Search online or download this database of over 340,000 interments in BC Cemeteries.
British Columbia Geographical Names Information System Searchable database of BC place names. Results include display of digital maps.
City of Richmond Archives Search the archives holdings, browse other research tools, visit the virtual exhibit.
City of Vancouver Archives Holdings include City of Vancouver government records, records of non-government organizations, businesses and individuals, historic photographs, maps, etc. Search the entire database.
City of Victoria Archives Responsible for acquiring, preserving and making accessible archival material documenting the history of Victoria. Includes Vital Statistics search for Ross Bay Cemetery records, death and marriages notices indexes.
Langley's Cemeteries Enjoy a virtual tour of the Township of Langley's two oldest cemeteries, Fort Langley Cemetery and Murrayville Cemetery. Search the over 10,000 records.
Legislative Library Search the collection which consists of political science, parliamentary procedure, law, public administration, economics and Canadian history.
Prince George Cemetery Use the plot search feature to obtain information by date or by name.
Southern Interior Census Data Data from various census databases including Yale District 1881 and 1891, Indian Reserve Commission Census 1877 and OMI Census 1877. Searchable.
UBC Special Collections and Archives University of British Columbia archival holdings, records management, and listings of many other archival resources on the Internet.
University of Northern British Columbia Library Searchable web Interface to the online catalogue.
BigFoot Large collection of e-mail addresses and "white page" listings. Search for family and friends email addresses.
Canada411 Search Canada's official Internet directory of telephone numbers. Use our Canadian phone listings on-line to find numbers and addresses from Canada's phone book white pages. Does not include Alberta.
FamilyHistory.com A Web Community designed specifically for free genealogy content hosting and family research collaboration. Hosts over 50,000 family history message boards devoted to surnames and other genealogy-related topics.
FamilySearch Internet Genealogy Service Search through the LDS Ancestral File, International Genealogical Index (IGI), Family History Source Guide, and more!
Genealogical Database Network - GeneaNet Free, searchable list of surnames dating before 1850 which connect to addresses (web, e-mail, or real world address). Includes a Canadian section.
GenealogyPortal.com A joint project of The Genealogy Home Page and Helm's Genealogy Toolbox. It is designed to assist genealogists in finding information that is not readily accessible through traditional genealogical link sites.
I Found it! Genealogy Search Engine Searchable Genealogy Internet site directory. Search by specific category or all categories.
Online Language Dictionaries and Translators Contains links to language dictionaries and translators, many of which are searchable.
Postal Code Lookup Searchable Canadian Postal Code database.
Yahoo Canada - Genealogy The Canadian Genealogy section of Yahoo.
Yahoo Canada - History Links to Canadian history web sites.
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