Introduction to Researching Heritage Properties
Visitors to the Simcoe County Archives are often looking for information pertaining to their property. The reasons behind the quest are myriad, but the resources they consult are much fewer. By using this guide researchers should gain an understanding what kind of information is available, in what type of record, and at what location..
Now Online
With this powerful new search tool, you will be able to access approximately 18 000 records describing our collections, which document the collective memory of Simcoe County. Though the database represents only a small portion of our collections, that portion will grow as we add more descriptions.
Ontario's first County Archives was established in 1966, and continues to be a leader among small and municipal archives. The Simcoe County Archives manages the permanent records of both the County of Simcoe and its constituent municipalities, and documents the collective memory of the County by acquiring and preserving the historical record in all recording media.
Please choose an option from the links on the left to begin exploring the online home of the Simcoe County Archives.
