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      David Thompson (1770-1857) fur trader, astronomer and surveyor, mapped more of North America than anyone else. His journals, letters, maps and autobiography provide detailed insights into the fur trade, the Native People he encountered, the lands he explored, and milestones in his life. The year 2007 marks the 150th anniversary …

      This a joint project of the Archives of Ontario and the Ontario Black History Society (OBHS). This exhibit explores the migration of people of African origin into Canada, particularly via the Underground Railroad, and celebrates a community which has played a significant role in Ontario's history.

      Ontario is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the province’s parks and countryside, and to partake of the vibrant life of its cities. Yours to Discover - Tourism in Ontario through Time is an exhibit that explores tourism …

      For Remembrance Day in this special Year of the Veteran, the Archives invites you to hear the story of one veteran from Ontario, told in his own words. Join us in reading and listening to excerpts from the World War One diary of John Mould, a patriot and a two-time …

      Whether living and working in a farming community, or watching a harvest sunset while travelling a rural highway, Ontarians take great pride in their agricultural heritage. The Archives of Ontario is proud to hold an important key to the province’s agricultural heritage through the documents it acquires, preserves and makes …

      Sixty years ago, on June 6, 1944, the liberation of Europe began with the D-Day invasion, involving the combined forces of Great Britain, the United States, Canada and their allies. Several Ontario-based regiments participated in the landings and fighting on a section of the beach at Normandy code-named Juno. The …

      This extensive exhibit and history resource showcases some of the personalities and locations that played a role in the war and explores the events of that conflict as told through the correspondence and diaries of those who lived it. These words are illustrated with artwork, maps and photographs from the …

      Two recent additions to the Archives' collection show, through the private lives of Ontarians, how wider military conflicts and political issues affected Ontario (Canada West) in the 1860s. The Darroch donation consists of rare letters of Canadians serving in the American Civil War . The Willson acquisition is the unique …

      This November the Archives has chosen to highlight the work of artists who contributed to the Canadian War Memorials Fund and whose artwork was exhibited in 1919 at the first major exhibition to showcase images created during the First World War. The images, created by war artists between 1914 and …

      From busy public health nurses to today's Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion, the government of Ontario has always tried to help Ontarians live longer, healthier lives. The promotion of healthy living in Ontario is an exhibit that explores the history and increasing sophistication of health promotion in Ontario.

      Produced in Partnership with the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the Archives of Ontario's newest exhibit, Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada, touches on the lives of enslaved Africans, and focuses on the actions they took to resist their servitude. It reveals that Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe’s 1793 Act to Limit Slavery in …

      This online exhibition provides important insights into the every day lives of early Ontario pioneers. When we read about these women’s day to day experiences, the roles they played and the tasks they performed, we have a window into the society in which they lived.

      The Archives of Ontario is pleased to present an online exhibit that Remembers Our Sporting Past. We invite you to view images from the collection celebrating Ontario’s athletic heritage, including those leading moments and personalities in Ontario sports history, and the citizenship of those businesses that supported and promoted sports …

      Much of the magic of the festive season swirls around children and toys and there's nothing more heart-warming than seeing a young face light up upon opening a Christmas gift and discovering a longed-for toy inside.

      Archives of Ontario joins Canadians in Celebrating the Golden Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth ll

      Elizabeth Simcoe, the wife of John Graves Simcoe, the first Lieutenant Governor of Upper Canada, was an accomplished artist. As she travelled throughout Upper and Lower Canada, between 1791 and 1796, she produced a large number of sketches and watercolours depicting Canadian scenes. She was also an avid diarist and …

      The political entity we now know as Ontario was originally created in 1791 when it was called Upper Canada. Since that time, in response to population growth and administrative needs, there have been numerous changes to its boundaries, both external and internal. In addition, townships, villages, towns and cities have …

      Leap into the pages of old books and travel through Ontario history from the 1750s to World War I!