Collections access and research help

Access Canada’s rich documentary heritage through digital and physical records, documents, multimedia and publications.

Search the library and archive collections

Digital and physical records, publications, census, immigration, military and land records

Research guides and tools

Help with topics such as genealogy, Indigenous history, military history and more

In-person and copy services

Get a user card, order materials, visit a location, donate, register for an event, ask a question, ATIP requests

Research basics

About our work, how to cite, restrictions, searching effectively, using Aurora and Voilà

Engage and learn

Collaboration tools, podcasts, blog, Project Naming, reading club and more