City of Toronto Archives

From October 31, the Research Hall is undergoing renovations. Researcher capacity is reduced and some services are limited. Booking an appointment is recommended. Find out more information or book a visit.

Search the Archives’ database for records and information.
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New exhibit now open: The Archives, in partnership with BAND (Black Artists’ Networks in Dialogue) Gallery and Cultural Centre, presents Black Women in Leadership. Find out more.

 

At the City of Toronto Archives you can find historical records (information), 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

What's in the Archives

Find out what records and resources are available.

Using the Archives

Learn how to find and use archival documents.

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.

For Educators & Community Groups

Education programming and tours of the Archives.

About the Archives

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