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Canadian directories are invaluable tools for genealogists tracing ancestors across the country's diverse provinces and territories. Dating back to the early 19th century, city and county directories list residents’ names, occupations, and addresses, covering urban centers like Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, as well as rural communities. Given Canada’s rich immigrant history, directories often help locate newcomers before they appeared in censuses. Trade directories, voter lists, and land ownership records further provide insights into ancestors' professions and property holdings. With records in both English and French, these directories are essential for tracing family movements, understanding community connections, and filling gaps between census years in Canadian genealogical research.
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Directories, Guides & References
Directories
- Letters from the Front, c1920, with Supplement 1,128 records
- Work of the Canadian Archives, 1908 - 1913 871 records
- Gazetteer and Business Directory, Canada, 1930, Part 8 716 records
- The Gold Stripe, No.1, 2 & 3 - 1919 651 records
- Patents of Canada from 1824 to 1849. 605 records
