Ancestry Library Edition brings the world's most popular online genealogy resource to our library. It offers billions of records in census data, vital records, directories, and photos, and is easily accessible by both hobbyists and professionals. Please note that access is only available within an SDG Library branch.
Genealogy & Local History
Online Resources
Canadian Encyclopedia
The Canadian Encyclopedia plays an essential role in providing Canadians and others with accurate, updated information about our people and country.
Family Search
FamilySearch is the largest genealogy organization in the world that has been actively gathering, preserving, and sharing genealogical records worldwide for over 100 years. They provide access to billions of birth, marriage, death, census, land and court records from more than 190 countries.
We are an affiliate library and if you visit one of our branches you will have access to FamilySearch’s digital genealogical collections that are otherwise accessible only through a FamilySearch family history center. FamilySearch also provides its affiliates with the latest tools and tips for genealogy reference librarians.

Available for in-library use only