Local History & Genealogy
The Muskoka Collection
The Muskoka collection in our Muskoka Room encompasses both Local History and Genealogy material. A collection of historical and current material including fiction, and non-fiction works about Huntsville and the surrounding area. This collection also includes a section of works by local authors.
View our online catalogue for a list of materials available in the Muskoka Room
*Please Note* All materials in the Muskoka Room are for use in library only. For local history books that can be checked out, please view our Circulating Local History collection.
Online Databases
Ancestry Library Edition | ||||
Access Ancestry Library Edition Note: Ancestry is available for use only in the library Genealogy resource, especially for U.S. and Canadian records. Ancestry includes census, birth, marriage, death, immigration, military records and more. It also has some European, Australian and New Zealand records. For extra information about how to use Ancestry, visit ProQuest Libguides for videos and step-by-step instructions. |
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Canadiana Online | ||||
Canadiana Online is a digitized collection of books, government publications, periodicals, annuals and newspapers about Canada published from European contact to the early 20th century. |
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Digital Archive Ontario | ||||
Access Digital Archive Ontario Developed and managed with resources from the Toronto Public Library, Digital Archive Ontario provides free access to digital material of historical importance to Ontario and Canada. Digital Archive Ontario is a unique and vast digital collection of high-quality images, including Ontario maps, fire insurance plans and views of towns and cities over time, culled from Toronto Public Library's collection and dating back to the 1880s. |
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Huntsville Forester Online | ||||
Access Huntsville Forester Online Explore the Huntsville Forester newspaper from 1895 to 2018. Hosted by the Canadian Community Digital Archives. |
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Huntsville Heritage Walking Tour | ||||
Access the Huntsville Heritage Walking Tour Welcome to the Huntsville Heritage Walking Tour, curated by the Huntsville and Area Historical Society, a local not-for-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and preservation of our local history and built heritage.
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Muskoka Digital Archives | ||||
Access Muskoka Digital Archives This online collection offers a snapshot into Muskoka's origins, development, culture, and people. Though predominately indexes, there are 500+ images available. The indexes link out to the Online Huntsville Forester for quick and easy access to more details. |
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Ontario Genealogical Society Library Collection | ||||
Access Ontario Genealogical Society Library Collection Get access to books, family histories, cemetery records, and more. A great resource for everyone whether you are beginning your journey to find family trees or are an expert researcher. |
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Toronto Star: ProQuest Historical Newspapers | ||||
Access Toronto Star: ProQuest Historical Newspapers Toronto Star: ProQuest Historical Newspapers is a fully digitized and searchable database of every issue of the Toronto Star from 1894 to 2021. Every page is included, from the headlines to the classifieds. It is an excellent resource for genealogists and history projects. |
Additional Resources
Local History & Genealogy Websites |
Maps |
Microfilm Collection |
Our microfilm collection can only be used in the library. The Muskoka Room has a ScanPro microfilm scanner that has the ability to scan microfilm images to a USB stick. Our collection includes:
You can also make an Interlibrary Loan (ILLO) request to the Archives of Ontario to bring in microfilm from their collection. *Please Note* Not all ILLO requests may be accepted by the Archives of Ontario. |
Library Hours
Day | Hours |
Sunday | CLOSED |
Monday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Tuesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Wednesday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Thursday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Friday | 10 AM - 6 PM |
Saturday | 10 AM - 4 PM |
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