Genealogy & Local History

 

The Story of You

Put on your detective hat and discover your own rich history. Why genealogy? The reasons are endless!

  • Unearth your lineage
  • Personalize history through your forebears
  • Learn about your medical history
  • Find out whether you are eligible to join a hereditary society
  • Record an oral or video history for future generations
  • Find distant relatives

Unravel your past. Start your journey today!

Halton Resources

Halton's Historical and Newspaper Records includes citations for births, deaths, and marriages as well as census, cemetery, and military records.

Once you have found your citation, the library can make copies of the actual notices from the Canadian Champion at a cost of $10.00 for the first citation and $2.00 for additional citations. Contact our Information Desk for this service. Please include your mailing address in the email.

Ancestry Library Edition

Ancestry Library Edition

An essential genealogical tool with thousands of databases and billions of names, including census, vital, church, court, immigration records and more. International coverage including Canada.

Ancestry makes family research easy for beginners and advanced family historians alike. Drop in and get started now with Ancestry Library Edition! Access is available in library only.

Early Canadiana Online

Do you have early Canadian ancestors? Early Canadiana has and continues to digitize many rare publications dating back to Canada's beginnings.

Access a rich collection of early Canadian print heritage featuring works published from the time of the first European settlers up to the early 20th Century. Open access is provided on ECO to approximately 40 percent of the online library. Enjoy full access to this resource in the library.

Start exploring Early Canadiana Online now!