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Helpful Websites for Local History and Genealogy@your Library
Did you know that the Bracebridge Public Library offers a helpful list of websites for exploring local history and genealogy? Just go to the ‘Helpful Websites’ page under the ‘Library 24/7’ heading on our website. The government information section offers links to websites such as:
Archives of Ontario
This government website contains historical Ontario documentation such as diaries, photographs, official documents, building plans, and marriage certificates. This website also teaches you how to search effectively through research guides.
Canadian Genealogy Centre
The Canadian Genealogy Centre is a government of Canada website that offers a detailed guide on how to research your genealogy. This website offers access to historical records Canada wide and links to other genealogical databases.
Muskoka Digital Archives
The Muskoka Digital Archives allows you to search and browse an extensive collection of old photographs from the Muskoka region.
National Archives of Canada
This website gives access to the documentary heritage of Canada. It offers genealogical information, as well as, censuses, immigration records, university theses, military records, government records, and indigenous documentation.
Canadian Community Digital Archives
Canadian Community Digital Archives
This website hosts a collection of digitalized, historical newspapers from 11 cities in Ontario.
Dictionary of Canadian Biography
The Dictionary of Canadian Biography is an online collection of several thousand biographies of Canadian people. These people are searchable by region of birth, activity, occupation and name. The collection is updated on an ongoing basis and is available in both English and French.
Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group
Muskoka Parry sound Genealogy Group
The Muskoka Parry Sound Genealogy Group offers local genealogical information, as well as, listing local resources for those interested in researching their own genealogical information.
Ontario County Atlases
Ontario County Atlases is a database of historical Ontario township maps showing property ownership.
April 17, 2020
By Justine Splane
Digital and Information Services Librarian
Bracebridge Public Library
Books on order
You may view what the library has ordered however please note, this is not a list of new acquisitions. Please do not contact the library to place a request on any of these items until they are available in the catalogue. Some items are ordered "pre-publication", so it could be several months before they arrive. THANK YOU.
