Wonder why you’re drawn to the arts? Or where your love of seafood comes from? Or how you came to be such a proud Canadian? The answers are waiting for you in your family history. And Ancestry.ca makes discovering your story simple and fun. Not only are our records fully indexed and easy-to-search, we’ve got a world of tips, tools and helpful advice to get you started. So relax, enjoy and explore – everything you want to know about your ancestors is closer than you ever imagined.

Historical records are more than just old paper documents – they’re a vital link that can connect you to long forgotten ancestors and help you uncover new clues about your family history.

What’s in a name? Quite a lot actually. Not only can you find out the meaning and history of your name, you can discover where your family immigrated to and from, their life expectancy, common occupations and much more.