Library Local History services are relocating to the Greenwood Heritage Library located in the new Dorsay Community and Heritage Centre. As part of the relocation efforts, the Local History collections will be temporarily unavailable. Please visit pickeringlibrary.ca/ghl for updates.
Visit the Local History Experience Centre at Greenwood Heritage Library. Our new space connects Pickering residents with archival materials, engaging exhibits, special programs, technology, and more!
Digital Archive
Research local history and genealogy in the City of Pickering, former Township of Pickering, and beyond. Explore over 20,000 digitized newspapers, books, photos, maps, and more from the collection.
Looking for more assistance? Contact the local history department at localhistory@pickeringlibrary.ca or call 905.831.6265 ext. 6240.
Pickering's Local History
Genealogy
Pickering's Local History
Genealogy
Pickering Local History Collection Digital Archive
Archives of Ontario
Ancestry
Pickering Local History Collection Digital Archive
Archives of Ontario
Ancestry
Microfilm and Microfiche
Use the Microfilm Scanner to preserve, convert, and read microfiche and microfilm rolls. Browse items in the Pickering Local History Collection, personal microfilm, or materials loaned through other libraries and archives. This machine is compatible with 16mm Roll Film, 35 mm Roll Film, Aperture Cards, Colour Slides, Negative Fiche, and Positive Fiche. The Microfilm Scanner is located beside the Local History display on the second floor at the Central library.
