Local History and Genealogy
British Columbia Archival Information Network
A gateway to information about archives and archival holdings in the province of British Columbia.
Canadian Genealogy Centre
Dive into Canadian collections of immigration, military, public service, land and census records, pluse get advice from researchers.
Milltown to Downtown
A searchable website by The Exploration Place at the Fraser-Fort George Regional Museum featuring several photographic collections of Prince George life from 1947 to 1972 as the "Fastest Growing City in Canada."
Northern BC Archives
Describes the mandate and collection of the Northern BC Archives which provides public access to archival materials of value related to the history and culture of Northern British Columbia.
Opening New Caledonia
More than 4,400 images, maps and documents describing the growth of the forest industry and other economic development in Northern B.C.
Prince George Cemetery Plot Search
Search the Prince George Cemetery plots by name or year.
Prince George Genealogical Society
A group that meets to discuss successes and failures while researching genealogies.
Prince George Railway and Forestry Museum
Information on the events and collections of the museum.
Settlers' Effects
A collection of 10,000 photographs that depict life during the earliest days in Prince George, Mackenzie, McBride and Valemount.
The Exploration Place
This science centre and museum holds the local history of Prince George, including its own archive.
The J. Simonson Photographic Collection
The Simonson Collection represents the work of Jacob Simonson, who lived in what is now Prince George. His works span the early part of the 20th century.
The Prince George Oral History Group
Read the transcripts or listen to the stories of many local pioneers as preserved by volunteers of the Oral History Group. Transcripts are searchable.
Vital Statistics Agency
Birth/marriage/death registration & certificates, wills registry, adoption, name change, genealogical & other services.
Wally West Collection
Wally West set up his Prince George studio in 1946. This site showcases his artistry and contribution to photography.
