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.
Archives Booking Service
Announcements
Archives can be an amazing resource for students and educators. In our latest blog post, staff at the Simcoe County Archives have put together a series of activities for teaching with historical documents. Each activity uses records and resources from our collections. Learn more here.
Service Disruption: Construction
February 23, 2024
Please note that the Archives will be closed to the public March 19, 2024 - March 21, 2024 due to construction in the Archives parking lot. We apologize for any inconvenience.