City of Toronto Archives

From October 6 to 28 the Archives’ parking lot is unavailable due to repaving work. A pay parking lot is available on the south side of Macpherson Avenue, west of Spadina Road. Street parking is also available. See Green P Parking for locations.

The Toronto Archives has launched a new database. Click the Search the Archives button to access the catalogue, and go to Using the Database for instructions on how to use it.

 

Search the Archives’ database for records and information.
Search the Archives

At the City of Toronto Archives you can find historical records, including:

  • records created by the City of Toronto government
  • records created by municipal governments that existed before the 1998 amalgamation
  • papers of people, families, organizations and businesses
  • photographs
  • maps, plans and architectural drawings

Using the Archives

Book an appointment and learn how to find and use archival documents.

What's in the Archives

Find out what records and resources are available.

What's Online

Exhibits, maps and other records available online.

Copying What's in the Archives

Find out how to make copies and how much they cost.

Programming at the Archives

Education programming and tours of the Archives.

About the Archives

Who we are, what we do and why we do it.