City of Toronto Archives

Appointments are no longer necessary for visits to the Research Hall, however they are recommended. Find out more information or book a visit.

Search the Archives’ database for records and information.

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.

Learn how to find and use archival documents.

Exhibits, maps and other records available online.

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

Education programming and tours of the Archives.

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