The Historical Society of Alberta has a variety of resources that may benefit historians. Our Publications comprise over 50 titles that explore Alberta’s rich history as well as the quarterly journal Alberta History.

Below we have listed links to a variety of sites organized by area:

For additional information on our resources, contact us at info@albertahistory.ca


Alberta – Province Wide


Provincial Archives of Alberta

Useful for genealogical research, research on homesteads, photographs, and much more.

8555 Roper Road
Edmonton, AB T6E 5W1
780-327-1750

https://provincialarchives.alberta.ca

Glenbow Western Research Centre (University of Calgary)

This is the Archives that used to be at the Glenbow Museum. Useful for photographs, but also for information related to a wide variety of subjects.

https://glenbow.ucalgary.ca

Alberta’s Historic Places

Register of Historic Places

Provides information on all provincial and municipal historic resources in Alberta. Can be searched by community.

https://hermis.alberta.ca/arhp/default.aspx?DeptID=1

Nationally Designated Sites in Alberta

Provides information on nationally designated sites in Alberta.

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/lhn-nhs/recherche-search

Peel Prairie Provinces

This site provides access to several resources including some newspapers, images, maps, folklore collection, postcards collection and more. If people are researching properties in communities (particularly the cities), direct them to the Henderson Directories on this site.

http://peel.library.ualberta.ca/index.html

Alberta Homestead Index

People can search by surname and discover the homestead information for people.

https://www.abgenealogy.ca/ab-homestead-index-page

Resources for searching Land (put together by Alberta Genealogical Society)

https://www.abgenealogy.ca/additional-land-resources

Alberta Newspaper Indexes (put together by Alberta Genealogical Society)

https://www.abgenealogy.ca/newspaper-indexes

Alberta Research Portal (Calgary Public Library)

https://calgarylibrary.ca/read-learn-and-explore/digital-library/alberta-research-portal/

Alberta Genealogical Society (AGS)

#162, 14315 – 118 Avenue NW

Edmonton, Alberta T5L 4S6

480-423-8902

https://www.abgenealogy.ca/contact

Archaeology Society of Alberta

https://arkyalberta.com

Check out also the Archaeological Society’s online publications

https://www.alberta.ca/archaeological-survey-alberta-publications.aspx

Archives Society of Alberta

Website: https://archivesalberta.org

There is a very useful directory on this website that includes contact information for most of the over 40 member institutions throughout the province.  Here is the link:
https://archivesalberta.org/membership/directory-of-archives/

Alberta Museums Association

https://www.museums.ab.ca

Alberta’s Energy Heritage

http://www.history.alberta.ca/energyheritage/oil/default.aspx

Mennonite Historical Society of Alberta

223-2946 32 Street NE
Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7
403-250-1121

https://mennonitehistory.org

RETROactive

https://albertashistoricplaces.com

Southern Alberta Pioneers and their Descendants

http://pioneersalberta.org

In addition to their Pioneer Profiles, Archives and Library information on line, they also have a very useful page of comprehensive links to a variety of other historical resources in Alberta, see:
http://pioneersalberta.org/links.html

The Military Museums

4520 Crowchild Trail SW
Calgary, AB T2T 5J4

https://themilitarymuseums.ca

Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame

169 Canada Olympic Rd SW
Calgary, AB T3B 6B7

https://www.sportshall.ca/?lang=EN

United Farmers Historical Society

archives@ufa.com

University of Alberta Digital Resources

https://www.library.ualberta.ca/digital-initiatives/digital-collections

University of Calgary Digital Resources

https://library.ucalgary.ca/digital?group_id=14797

Online Community History Books – University of Calgary

This site provides online access to various community history books from Alberta and elsewhere. Useful for those who wish to discover information on smaller communities across the province.

Digital Collections (ucalgary.ca)


Edmonton Area


City of Edmonton Archives

10440 108 Avenue, NW
Edmonton Alberta T5H 3Z9

https://www.edmonton.ca/city_government/edmonton_archives/city-of-edmonton-archives.aspx

Musée Héritage Museum

St. Albert Place, 5 St. Anne Street
St. Albert, AB T8N 3Z9

https://museeheritage.ca

Strathcona County Museum & Archives

913 Ash St
Sherwood Park, AB T8A 2G3

https://www.strathma.ca

Fort Edmonton Park

7000 143 St NW,
Edmonton, AB T6H 4P3

https://www.fortedmontonpark.ca

The Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum

10440 108 Ave NW #118
Edmonton, AB T5H 3Z9

https://www.lermuseum.org

Edmonton Alberta Bonnie Doon Family History Centre

9010-85 St
Edmonton, AlbertaT6A 2N5
(780) 469-6460 (780)464-0054

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Edmonton_Alberta_Bonnie_Doon_Family_History_Centre

Edmonton Alberta Riverbend Family History Centre

14325 – 53rd Ave
Edmonton, Alberta, T6H 5G6
(780) 436-0136

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Edmonton_Alberta_Riverbend_Family_History_Centre

Hinton Municipal Library & Archives

803 Switzer Drive
Hinton AB T7V 1V1

https://hintonlibrary.org/archives


Calgary Area


Calgary’s Story, Calgary Public Library

calgarylibrary.ca/connect/calgary-story/

City of Calgary Archives

calgary.ca/ca/city-clerks/archives/archives.html

Glenbow Museum

130 9 Ave SE
Calgary, AB T2G 0P3

https://www.glenbow.org

Heritage Calgary

#304, 319 10 Avenue SW
Calgary, AB T2R 0A5

https://www.heritagecalgary.ca

Mount Royal University Archives & Special Collections

https://library.mtroyal.ca/archives

Museum of the Highwood (High River)

406 1 Street Southwest
High River, AB

https://www.museumofthehighwood.com

Town of Okotoks Archives

https://www.okotoks.ca/your-community/amenities/cultural-heritage-facilities/museum-archives/our-historic-past

Lougheed House

https://lougheedhouse.com

Family History Centre

2021-17th Avenue S.W.
Calgary, Alberta, T2T 0G2
(403) 571-3700

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Calgary_Alberta_Family_History_Centre

Fish Creek Family History Centre

14540 Parkland Blvd S.E.
Calgary AB

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Calgary_Alberta_Fish_Creek_Family_History_Centre

Family History Centre

1100 Gleneagles Dr.
Cochrane, AB T4C 2J9
1 403-932-1145

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cochrane_Alberta_Family_History_Centre

Bureau de Visibilité de Calgary

La promotion et le rayonnement de la fracophonie de Calgary et régions

https://www.bvcalgary.ca

University of Calgary Archives & Special Collections

2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB  T2N 1N4

https://asc.ucalgary.ca

Glenbow Western Research Centre

2500 University Drive NW
Calgary, AB  T2N 1N4

https://glenbow.ucalgary.ca

CCHS List of Virtual Experiences & Self-Guided Walks

Chinook Country Historical Society website

https://chinookhistory.ca/virtual-experiences


Southern Alberta


Galt Museum & Archives

Archives is dedicated to southwestern Alberta

c/o 910 4th Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB, T1J 0P6

archives@galtmuseum.com

Esplanade Archives

Archives is dedicated to southeastern Alberta

archives@medicinehat.ca

University of Lethbridge Digitized Collections

Includes Lethbridge Historical Society resources (such as older publications and newsletters), Lethbridge Cenotaph Collection, Southern Alberta newspapers Blackfoot Digital Library, natural history collections, University collections and more.

https://digitallibrary.uleth.ca

Senator Buchanan Room, Lethbridge Public Library

Great source of genealogical and local history material, though it’s an in-person and not online resource.

Lethbridge & District Branch, Alberta Genealogical Society

403-528-9465

lethags@theboss.net

Milo Library Archives

https://milolibrary.ca

Pincher Creek and District Historical Society

(Kootenai Brown Pioneer Village)

https://www.kootenaibrown.ca

Fswuth.kbpv@gmail.com

Crowsnest Museum

https://www.crowsnestmuseum.ca

Crowsnest Heritage

http://www.crowsnestheritage.ca

Family History Centre

1912 – 10th Avenue South,
Lethbridge, Alberta, T1K 0B7
1-403-327-6797

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Lethbridge_Alberta_Family_History_Centre

Family History Centre

7 Saamis Rotary Way SW
Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1B 4P3
(403) 504-4382

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Medicine_Hat_Alberta_Family_History_Centre#Centre_Contacts_and_Hours

Family History Centre

138 – 4 AVE WEST
CARDSTON AB T0K 0K0
403 653 3288

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Cardston_Alberta_Family_History_Centre

Family History Centre

46 W 200 N
Raymond, AB T0K 2S0

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Raymond_Alberta_Family_History_Centre

Raymond Pioneer Museum

10 Broadway North
Raymond, AB

https://raymondhistory.ca


Central Alberta


Red Deer Museum & Art Gallery

4525-47A Avenue,
Red Deer, AB T4N 6Z6

https://www.reddeermuseum.com

Samson Cree Nation Museum, Library and Archives  (Maskwacis)

http://www.samsoncree.com/tag/maskwacis/

Ermineskin Cree Nation History & Culture

Maskwacis, AB

https://ermineskin.ca/history-culture/

Blackfalds & Area Historical Society

http://www.blackfaldshistoricalsociety.com

City of Wetaskiwin Archives

http://www.wetaskiwin.ca/107/Wetaskiwin-Archives

Millet and District Museum and Archives

5120 50 Street,
Millet, AB T0C 1Z0

https://www.milletmuseum.ca/archives

Norwegian-Canadian History

norwegianlafthus@gmail.com

University of Alberta Augustana Campus

4901 – 46 Avenue
Camrose, AB T4V 2R3

https://www.ualberta.ca/augustana/research/index.html

Scandinavian-Canadian History

Danish-Canadian History  (near Dickson)

Spruce View, AB

https://thedanishcanadianmuseum.com

Icelandic-Canadian History Markerville Creamery

http://www.historicmarkerville.com/

Alberta Sports Hall of Fame (Red Deer)

4200 Queen Elizabeth II Highway, #102
Red Deer, AB T4N 1E3

https://www.albertasportshall.ca

Family History Centre

3002 47th Ave
Red Deer, AB T4N 3P1

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Red_Deer_Alberta_Family_History_Centre

Red Deer Archives

4725 49 St
Red Deer, AB  T4N 1T6

403-309-8403

archives@reddeer.ca

https://www.reddeer.ca/archives

Sylvan Lake & District Archives

Municipal Government Building
5012 – 48 Avenue
Sylvan Lake, AB T4S 1G6

403-887-1185 Ext. 262

https://archives.sylvanlake.ca/


Northern Alberta


Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre

10302 99 St
Peace River, AB T8S 1K1

https://peaceriver.ca/community-services/museum/

South Peace Regional Archives

10329 101 Av
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 3A8

https://southpeacearchives.org

Grande Prairie Museum

Muskoseepi Park (102 Street at 102 Avenue)
Grande Prairie, AB

https://www.cityofgp.com/parks-recreation/facilities-venues/grande-prairie-museum

Family History Centre

8601 98 St
Peace River AB T8S1R4
(780)-624-4011

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Peace_River_Alberta_Family_History_Centre

Family History Centre

11212-102 Street
Grande Prairie, AB T8V 2V9
(780) 832-0067

https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Grande_Prairie_Alberta_Family_History_Centre


Other Canada


Canada’s History Society

https://www.canadashistory.ca

Famous Five Foundation

http://www.famous5.ca

Library and Archives Canada

https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/archives-web-government/Pages/web-archives.aspx

Mennonite History Society of Canada

https://mhsc.ca