Discover your family history with access to billions of records, including census, birth, marriage, death, immigration, and military documents from Canada, the U.S., the U.K., and beyond. A rich resource for both new and experienced genealogists.
Available for in-library use only
Archeion opens the door to unique treasures in the library’s archives—like historic photographs, meeting minutes, and municipal records. Explore one-of-a-kind materials that bring Guelph's local history to life.
Formerly ProQuest Newsstand, Canadian Newsstream Collection lets you easily access full articles from over 400 Canadian newspapers, including news, editorials, and features. With daily updates and archives going back to the 1970s, you can quickly find current and past stories from Canada’s top publishers—all in one place. Includes full-text newspapers such as The Globe and Mail, Toronto Star and The National Post.
Contains documents such as civil registration records; church records; and probate, census, land, tax, and military records. The collection also contains compiled sources such as family histories, clan and lineage genealogies, oral pedigrees, and local histories. Create a FamilySearch account to access the records.
Only available at Main Library
The Guelph Public Library recently digitized the Guelph Guardian and Guelph Life. The Guelph Guardian located on Quebec Street was published by the Guardian Publishing Company. The library holds copies dating from approximately 1959 to 1966. Guelph Life located on 93 Regal Rd dates from approximately 1975 to 1977. Both productions helps document Guelph’s rich history.
Provided by Ontario Ancestors, opens a new window, this resource contains more than 19.4 billion historical records from all over the world. MyHeritage can only be accessed in the Main Library (100 Norfolk Street). Please ask library staff for assistance.
Only available at Main Library
Formerly Globe and Mail - Canada's Heritage from 1844. Explore over 150 years of The Globe and Mail in this digitized archive. Search full newspaper pages, including news articles, photos, editorials, ads, obituaries, and the Report on Business (B1). A great resource for researching Canadian history, family milestones, or major world events. Coverage is from 1844 to four years ago.
Formerly known as Pages of the Past, Toronto Star Historical Archive gives you full access to digitized editions of the Toronto Star from 1894 to 2022. Search by date, keyword, or topic to explore over a century of Canadian news, events, and daily life—perfect for historical or genealogical research.
