Simcoe County Archives
The Simcoe County Archives manages the permanent records of both the County of Simcoe and its constituent municipalities. The Archives documents the collective memory of the County by acquiring and preserving the historical record in all recording media.
To search through our collections please visit our online Descriptions database. For a deeper dive into Simcoe County’s history check out our Research Guides and Tools , Online Exhibits, the Simcoe County Remembers database, and the Archives blog.
Online appointment booking
The Simcoe County Archives is now open to the public by appointment only.
Researchers and members of the general public can book an onsite visit to the Archives. Appointments will also be available for reference services and to schedule record donations. Please visit the Archives Booking Service page for more information, or to schedule your appointment.
Announcements
Service Disruption: Please note that on-site services, including Reading Room appointments and Donation Drop-offs, will not be bookable from December 1, 2024 to May 31, 2025. Please contact the Archives via email for more information on accessing these services: archives@simcoe.ca
Resource Highlight: Researching Ghosts and Hauntings with Archival Records
October 1, 2024
Spooky season is officially here! Learn more about researching ghosts and hauntings with archival records in our handy Guide. You can also check out of Info Simcoe segment on the subject, available here: Info Simcoe – Researching Ghosts and Hauntings at the Simcoe County Archives.
New Blog post: Historical Photo Processes and Formats at the Simcoe County Archives
September 13, 2024
Learn more about 19th century photography and early photo formats at the Archives in our latest blog post. You can also catch us in our latest Info Simcoe segment talking about photography: Info Simcoe – Historic Photographs at the Simcoe County Archives.