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Canadian National Archives
Address
National Archives of Canada
Genealogy Unit, Rm. 69
395 Wellington Street
Ottawa, Ont. K1A 0N3
Web site: http://www.archives.ca/
Genealogy Reference: (613) 996-7458
TTD: (613) 947-0397
Toll Free: 1-866-578-7777
Fax: (613) 995-6274
Hours
Monday through Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for research assistance, reading rooms open from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Holdings
The National Archives holds census records, vital records, land records,
estate records, military records and immigration records.
Access to Records
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On site
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First-time researchers must visit during regular office hours to
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Through the mail
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The National Archives does have an interlibrary loan program. Patrons
may borrow up to six reels at once for a period of six weeks. Check
with your local libraries to see if they are part of this program.
The following books list microfilm that is available through interlibrary
loan:
- A Catalog of Census Returns on Microfilm, 1661-1891, by Thomas
A. Hillman
- Passenger Lists and Border Entry Lists in PAC RG 76, Records
of the Immigration Branch
- Checklist of Parish Registers, 1986, by Marielle Campeau and
Patricia Birkett
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Literature available
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You may consider ordering the following pamphlet to help you in
your search:
- Tracing your ancestors in Canada
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