Community, Genealogy & History

When you are accessing these databases from outside the library you may be prompted to enter your library barcode. Databases marked by a Canadian Flag Canadian content contain substantial Canadian content.

 

Ancestry Library Edition In Library access only Canadian content

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

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Early Canadiana Online Canadian content

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.

Halton Community Services Directory Canadian content

Includes organizations or programs primarily located in or serving the Region of Halton.

Halton Digital Newspaper Archive Canadian content

Access over 200,000 digital newspaper pages and over 440,000 index entries covering the region of Halton. Including births, marriages and deaths and articles appearing in the Acton Free Press, Burlington Gazette, Canadian Champion, Georgetown Herald and others.

Halton Historical Newspapers and Records Canadian content

Included are: Census, Cemetery Records, Land Records, Surrogate Court Records, Military Records, Business Directories, Books, Documents and Maps for Halton.

Halton Volunteer Database Canadian content

Discover available volunteer opportunities in Halton.