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Civil registration refers to birth, marriage, and death records collected by the government. The Vancouver Public Library holds microfilm copies of BC civil registration records that have been released to the public. This page explains how to access these records.

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For genealogists, obituaries and death notices are important sources of family history sometimes leading to valuable clues for further research. Check out what resources the Library has to offer, and learn more about obituaries and death notices and how to find them.

For family historians researching Canadian roots, the date and place of an ancestor's arrival in Canada is crucial information, providing a key chronological milestone against which to base research both in Canada and the country of origin. Records of immigration also provide important details such as age, place of origin, and names of other family members.

Land records are very complex. There may be many transactions and documents relating to one parcel of land. Procedures and requirements for acquiring and transferring land - and for the associated record-keeping - may have changed over time.

The Vancouver Public Library has a very extensive collection of British Columbia directories, held mainly in the Special Collections Department.

Church records of baptism, marriage and burial are an important source of genealogical information, particularly for years prior to the beginning of civil registration.

Books, microfilms, online resources and more at the Vancouver Public Library and beyond.

In this section: Getting Started Information to help get you started with family history research. Genealogy Charts Using charts to record key details of your ancestors' lives. Standards and Proof Documenting your family history to create an authentic record. Project Organization Managing the genealogical paper flow. Genealogy Software Selecting specialty software to record data and track research. Reading Old Records Find resources to help you decipher old handwriting and terminology. Family Histories Checking to see if someone has already worked on a branch of your family tree. Research at VPL Prepare for