History Links

• Cemeteries of Niagara Falls Database: Looking for information about your ancestors or family plot? Our genealogy search makes it easy to find burial details, including the section and plot number, date of burial, and even a photo of the monument.
• Census of Canada 1871: The 1871 census of Ontario was the first federal census. Great listing for all former Niagara Falls towns and townships.
• Morse and Sons Funeral Home Records: A collection of funerals from a funeral home operating in Niagara Falls since 1826. Indexing was done by the Niagara Branch of the OGS, and you can find this material under the indexes.
• The Canadian County Atlas Digital Project: Ontario Counties
• Canadian Genealogy Centre
• Where the Niagara Settlers Lived: Explore historic land records to discover who lived where in Niagara between 1796 and 1865.

• Niagara Falls Public Library: Digital Collections is a comprehensive index of selected resources in the local history collection. You can research family history, local events, or an important figure in Niagara's history. Their database can search newspaper clippings, art collections, historical images, and other print materials.
• Brock Map, Data and GIS Library: Map and air photo collections
• City of Niagara Falls Heritage Properties
• Niagara Frontier: General information about Niagara Falls, geological origin, waterways, power, history and contemporary issues
• Canada's Historic Places: Federal website dedicated to locating spaces of significance in our country.  The link provided takes you to a search of sites that are found within Niagara Falls.
• Remembering Niagara's Proud Black History: A Virtual Museums of Canada exhibition developed by the BME Church, Niagara Falls

• Empathic Traditions: A virtual exhibition of our Indigenous Collection. Along with a good summary of Indigenous history in Niagara.
• Summary of Ontario Archaeology: Developed by the Ontario Archeological Association
• Ontario Archaeology Guide: Developed by ASI, this is a very condensed version of the Summary of Ontario Archaeology link
• Gateway to Aboriginal Heritage: Good site developed by the Canadian Museum of Civilization, it is helpful if you know a specific nation you are exploring before diving into this one
• Treaties with Aboriginal People[s] in Canada: Find general information about treaties with Indigenous Peoples in Canada, treaty rights and the treaty relationship
• Niagara Regional Native Centre: Organization which offers programs and services to all age groups, both Native and non-Native
• Fort Erie Native Friendship Centre: Established to help the communities heal and reclaim their identity after decades of restrictions on Native traditions and culture. Offers a variety of programs for people at every life stage. Also offers a digital library including videos and photographs.
• Woodland Cultural Centre: An Indigenous education and cultural center established to protect, promote and preserve the history, language, intellect and cultural heritage of the Anishinaabe and Onkwehon:we peoples. Situated in the former Residential School, the Mohawk Institute, the Centre also has a program focused on the history of the Residential Schools with the "Save the Evidence" Campaign.

• The On-Line Institute for Advanced Loyalist Studies: An introductory site, contains such information as who the Loyalists were. Also contains a search engine, the site still under construction in some areas.
• Ontario Black History Society Archives: Information on early Ontario Black History
• The Story of Butler’s Rangers and the settlement of Niagara by E.A. Cruikshank: Digital book
• The Loyalists and Six Nation Indians in the Niagara Peninsula by Wilbur Siebert: Digital book
• Upper Canada Land Petitions: Great resource for tracking down people who petitioned for land in Upper Canada between 1763-1865

• Canadian Intelligence History: Learn about the origins of the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS)
• The Canadian Conservation Institute: The leading authority in Canada on the care of objects and collections. Resources focus on the material properties and vulnerabilities of objects, how they can be damaged, and proper handling and storage techniques.
• Internet Archive: Source for a wide variety of information, including a large number of early history books
• Biographical Dictionary of Architects in Canada 1800-1950

• Fort George National Historic Site: Government of Canada
• Documentary History of the War of 1812 by Cruikshank (Part 1)
• Documentary History of the War of 1812 by Cruikshank (Part 2): Digital book, this is a searchable document of the history by Cruikshank written at the turn of the 20th century. The series is made of a series of primary documents written during the War of 1812 that pertain to the invasion, loss and recapturing of the land near the Niagara Frontier.
• Niagara Parks Commission – Chippawa Battlefield Park: Introductory site and for visitation purposes
• Archives of Ontario War of 1812 Virtual Exhibition
• War of 1812 Casualty Database: Source of information about British regulars who served and died during this war. You can search for individuals and for those who died in certain battles. Locally, check out Chippawa, Lundy’s Lane and the Niagara Frontier.
• War of 1812 Graveside Project: A 200th Anniversary of the War of 1812 project to mark the graves of 1812 veterans.  Not comprehensive, however good detail on those who have been identified. Link takes you to the full listing of all markers.
• The Books of Remembrance: Contains the names of Canadians that either fought and died during or after a war. These books are kept in the Memorial Chamber of the Peace Tower at Parliament Hill.
• Soldiers of the First World War (1914-1918), CEF: A database of the Canadian Expeditionary Force service files held by Library and Archives Canada
• Second World War Service Files: Canadian Armed Forces War Dead (1939-1947): A database of service files held by Library and Archives Canada
• A List of Pensioners of the War of 1812: Interesting early book providing some US perspectives on the War and those who survived.
• The Veterans: A series of interview of Canadian veterans
• The Memory Project: Developed by the Historica-Dominion Institue, this website provide personal stories of those who served during WWII. It is also possible for new stories to be uploaded and shared.
• Canadian Encyclopedia - War of 1812: A very comprehensive overview of the War developed by the Historica-Dominion Institute and Heritage Canada
• Loxleys and the War of 1812: A unique perspective on the War of 1812, this animated film includes a study guide for teachers. The link is to the National Film Board that provides a link to a trailer, a downloadable app and a study guide.
• Ukrainian Internment: Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund. Contains general information about the Ukrainian First World War Internment as well as Newspaper articles surrounding the Internment Sites, such as the Niagara Falls Armoury. Check out their virtual exhibition.

River Road Niagara Falls: A history of the buildings and heritage along the lower river.

• Fort Erie Museums
• Grimsby Public Art Gallery
• Niagara Falls Art Gallery
• Niagara Military Museum
• Niagara on the Lake Museum
  
• Port Colborne Historical and Marine Museum
• St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre
• Town of Lincoln’s Museum & Cultural Centre
• Welland Museum
• West Lincoln Historical Society

Motels of Niagara Falls: Museum created a HistoryPin collection. Showcasing postcards of motels in their associated Geolocation.

• Historic Bridges: A great listing of the bridges in the Niagara Region and more. Offers professional, detail-oriented photo-documentation, information, and preservation advocacy for all types of historic bridges except covered bridges.
• Niagara Rails: A source of photographs and information about the railways of the Niagara Region, Southern and Southwestern Ontario since 1995
• TrainWeb: Niagara, St. Catharines and Toronto Railway