About Ontario - History

From Pennsylvania to Waterloo - A Biographical History of Waterloo Township

Early German settlers mainly from Pennsylvania who emigrated to Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. Contains genealogy, pictures and histories.

Historic Plaques of Ontario

History of Toronto and County of York

Contains bios of many 19th century residents of Toronto and York County, Ontario, transcribed from the book History of Toronto and County of York. Also contains photos and descriptions of historic buildings and churches in Toronto, history and genealogy links, and genealogy of four Toronto surnames: PICKARD, BECKETT, BLACKMORE and STRODE.

Life in Upper Canada

Reprints of first-hand accounts of life in Upper Canada (early Ontario, Canada, 1791-1841), including excerpts from old newspapers, diaries, letters, travel journals and contemporary publications. Learn how your ancestors lived in early pioneer times, in the words of people living at the time.

Old Boys' Reunion 1906

Souvenir of the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Old Boys' Reunion held in Cornwall, Ontario in 1906.

Ontario's Historical Plaques

Since 1956, over 1,100 Ontario Historical Plaques have been erected to commemorate people, places & events in Ontario's heritage.

OntarioGenWeb - Disasters

Historic disasters in the province of Ontario.

OntarioGenWeb - Epidemics

Historic epidemics in the province of Ontario.

Polyphony

The immigrant experience including articles, photographs and oral testimonies to provide a glimpse into the history and development of immigrants in Ontario.

Upper Canada Genealogy -- Reading List -- First-hand Accounts of Upper Canada

To help you learn more about your Ontario ancestors' lives, here's a bibliography of published first-hand accounts of life in Upper Canada (1791-1841).

Upper Canada Genealogy -- Voices from the Past

A bi-monthly newsletter about life in early Ontario (1791-1841), Canada including first-hand accounts such as diary excerpts, letters and period newspaper articles. Topics include housebuilding, cooking, child rearing, transportation, religion and much more.