Welcome to the Archives
The Simcoe County Archives has been collecting, preserving, and making available records pertaining to the history of Simcoe County since 1966.
In celebration of our 60th anniversary, the Simcoe County Archives is highlighting 60 records from our collections in a dedicated virtual exhibit! From our oldest records to staff favourites, please enjoy a snapshot of the collections at the Archives.
For more information about available services, or if you have any other inquiries, please reach out to the Archives via email at archives@simcoe.ca.
See our Announcements for current updates and any active notices to researchers.
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.
Announcements
- Simcoe County Remembers – The Second World War database
2026-11-01
The Simcoe County Archives has launched a new database containing the names of 528 men and 1 woman with connections to Simcoe County who died while in service during the Second World War. Access Simcoe County Remembers – The Second World War database here.
You can also learn more about the creation of the database in our latest blog post.