City of Toronto Archives

Toronto Archives Research Hall is open for in-person visits in a limited capacity and by appointment only. Digital photo orders remain paused but Reference services will continue to be offered by email. Find out more information or book a visit.

Search the Archives’ database for records and information.
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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 Teachers & Students

Education programming and tours of the Archives.

About the Archives

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