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Ancestry Library Edition

Provides unprecedented access to family history via documents that record the lineage of over 5 billion individuals. This database is a genealogy research tool with data from census, military records, court, land, probate, vital and church records, passenger lists, etc. It covers Canada, the US, UK, and some European countries. English and French content.

AccessFrom home (due to COVID-19)

Good news! Temporary Remote Access to the Ancestry Library from Home will be extended until June 30, 2021. A library card is required to access this service.

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Our Ontario

Digital images, text, audio and videos about Ontario history, heritage and culture. Search the collections of libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, heritage and community groups, government agencies, and private collections in Ontario and across Canada via a single search portal. English and French content.

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