Advice for genealogy newbies

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Are you new to researching your family tree? Not sure how to start exploring your roots? We are here to help! Visit our new How to begin your genealogy research page to discover:

Hopefully, you will find this to be an enjoyable hobby, or maybe it will become a passion for lifelong learning about Canada, Canadian history, and beyond.

Black-and-white photograph featuring three people walking from behind. A man on the left pushes a stroller, while a small child in the centre holds the hand of a woman on the right.

“The Family,” Toronto, Ontario, ca. 1928. Photographer: John Pearson Morris. Library and Archives Canada/PA-126728

Continue learning from our Genealogy and family history pages. These resources are frequently updated, so be sure to check back often. Feeling more adventurous? Explore our A to Z tools and guides covering a wide range of topics related to Canada.

If you get stuck with your genealogy searches or need advice, use our handy online form to Ask genealogy a question.

Happy ancestor hunting!