Canadian Directories & Almanacs

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Do you have Canadian ancestors? Explore annual directories and almanacs to discover your ancestor’s address or occupation. We have over 450 directories from Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Ontario from 1853 until 2010.

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Each record is available in a PDF format. Use the previous and next buttons at the top of the page to browse through the publication. The PDF search experience can be different from searching transcribed records. Use our search tips below to get the most out of this collection.

To the left of the PDF, you will find the Transcription Box, which includes:

  • Title – the title of the publication
  • Publication year
  • Publisher
  • Province
  • Country
  • Image number
  • Image count

Image number and image count – this will tell you where you are in the publication and help you to explore the publication further.

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Explore more than 450 directories from Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and Ontario from 1853 until 2010.

Almanacs and directories are an excellent resource for anyone researching their family history and want to understand more about their ancestor’s life. They provide insights into when the courts would sit and the presiding judge, as well as full listings of notable individuals, business owners, trades people, civil servants, church leaders, school teachers and much more. Furthermore, you can explore the history of your home by searching the publications by address, where you may discover previous proprietors.

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