Simcoe County Archives

Record #: MID0350
Last Modified: 04 Dec 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Mar 2024

Contacts

Office Phone 705-726-9331 ext 1287, General Line ; 1-866-893-9300 ext 1287, Toll Free ; 705-726-9331 ext 1285, General Inquiries
Toll Free Phone ext 1287
Fax 705-725-5341
E-Mail archives@simcoe.ca
Website https://www.simcoe.ca/dpt/arc
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSimcoe 
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CountyofSimcoe
Primary Contact Matthew Fells, County Archivist; Phone: 705-726-9300 ext 1285; Email: matthew.fells@simcoe.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
1149 Highway 26
Springwater, ON
Canada L9X 0Z7
Intersection Highway 26 W and County Rd 27
Mailing Address ON 
Canada
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

ARCHIVES TEMPORARILY CLOSED from Dec 1, 2024- June 30, 2025 for renovations.

The Archives collects, preserves and makes available:

  • Corporate records of the County and local municipal governments
  • Private manuscripts, such as the personal papers of residents
  • Business records
  • Papers of clubs, institutions, and associations
  • Community newspapers and publications
  • Photographs
  • Maps
  • Oral history and other sound recordings
  • Moving images
  • Genealogical information

Records reflect some aspect of the County's history

Service Details

Legal Status (20) Regional Government
Hours

On-site appointments and Services will be unavailable for the duration of the closure.

 Archives: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Open to public by appointment: Mon 1:30 pm-4 pm * Tue-Fri 9 am-11:30 pm, 1 pm-4:30 pm
Areas Served Simcoe County
Eligibility No restrictions
Application
  • Researchers and members of the general public can book an onsite visit to the Archives.
  • Appointments will also be available for reference services and to schedule record donations.
  • Schedule an appointment
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    Languages English
    Fees Service - Fees for reproductions, call for information ; None - No admission, entry, or access fees.

    Subjects

    Service Categories Archives