Religious ArchivesParish Registers and other documents drawn up by religious authorities can contain valuable information for genealogists. Below is a list of the main religious archives Web sites for Canada. Information about holdings and how to contact those archives can be found on each Web site. Keep in mind that many church archives do not have the resources to offer genealogical research services. Church archives are considered as private archives and researchers must follow access rules established by the repository. The Canadian Encyclopedia Online [www.thecanadianencyclopedia.com/] will help you to learn more about religious denominations and church history in Canada. You can search for other archives in the Canadian Council of Archives' Directory of Archives [www.cdncouncilarchives.ca/directory.html]. To find the names and addresses of churches in a specific community, you can search by place name in the Canadian Church Directory [www.churchdirectory.ca].
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