20 Best Canadian Genealogy Blogs and Websites in 2024

1. Genealogy à la carte

Genealogy à la carte is a daily blog about genealogy news, resources, and issues facing the genealogy community across Canada and, from time to time, in the United States and elsewhere around the world all written from a Montréal point de vue.
Blog genealogyalacarte.ca
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2. Genealogy Ensemble

Working together to help genealogists discover their ancestors. We are a group of friends in Montreal, Quebec who meet on a regular basis to discuss our genealogy research and brick walls. Together, we offer suggestions and share ideas. We tell stories and talk about everything from new websites, books, local archival centres, genealogy societies, and conferences to new technology, and genealogy.
Blog genealogyensemble.com
Twitter Followers 2.7K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 17 Get Email Contact

3. Behold Genealogy Blog

Behold is a genealogy program for Windows that allows you to view and use all your genealogy data at once. You organize it how you want. You include what you want. Behold's Everything Report lets you see all your data about everyone and how their lives overlap. It presents your information to best help you analyze the evidence you've researched.
Blog beholdgenealogy.com
Twitter Followers 420 Frequency 2 posts / month Domain Authority 34 Get Email Contact

4. The History Interpreter

As The History Interpreter, I aim to bring history alive in a variety of ways. I am passionate about encouraging young people to become interested in the past, especially through living history or family history. You can read about my chaotic historical life on my blog at Latest News from the History Interpreter. Here you will find my ramblings about history, genealogy, and writing, as well as accounts of my various travels hither and yon.
Blog thehistoryinterpreter.wordpress.com
Twitter Followers 1.6K Frequency 1 post / month Since Apr 2012 Domain Authority 30 Get Email Contact

5. Hound on the Hunt Blog

My name is Ellen Thompson-Jennings and I'm the creator of the Family History Hound. I discovered a passion for genetic genealogy and although I'm not an expert I think my deep dive into the subject may help others with their quest. So please follow my blog and my journey to find out more about genealogy and genetic genealogy.
Blog blog.familyhistoryhound.com
Facebook Followers 1KTwitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 722 Frequency 2 posts / week Since Apr 2015 Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact

6. CanadaGenealogy, or, 'Jane's Your Aunt'

My reason for writing about Canadian genealogy and volunteering in various ways - including talks, workshops, classes, tours, and one-on-one consultations - is to help others find out about their families, no matter how short or how complicated their questions may be.
Blog canadagenealogy.blogspot.com
Frequency 6 posts / year Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact

7. Family Tree Knots

We all have them within our family tree. Whether you call them 'brick walls' or 'knots' they are the people that present us the biggest challenges. They've moved away without a forwarding address, changed their name or just up and disappeared seemingly without a trace. Here I will be writing about my own research challenges or the challenges where I've helped other people.
Blog familytreeknots.blogspot.com
Twitter Followers 415 Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 15 Get Email Contact

8. Ottawa Valley Irish

Ottawa Valley Irish blogs offers tips and tricks for the pursuit of Irish and Canadian genealogy: how to trace your Irish ancestry through Canadian sources; how to search the census records and census substitutes; how to locate, decipher, translate, and interpret the Catholic parish records.
Blog ottawavalleyirish.com
Frequency 3 posts / year Domain Authority 21 Get Email Contact

9. Colleen Murray Genealogy Blog

Genealogy and Family History Research. Blog for Edmonton, Alberta, Irish genealogy research. I was a hobby genealogist for ten years before becoming a professional. My ancestral lines are Irish and French Canadian, hence these areas have been the focus of my personal research.
Blog cmgenealogy.com
Twitter Followers 504 Frequency 1 post / quarter Domain Authority 11 Get Email Contact

10. Toronto Public Library » Local History & Genealogy

Toronto Public Library is the busiest urban public library system in the world. Every year, we have millions of users visiting our branches and taking advantage of our online services. In the Local History & Genealogy section discover the history of your family, your Toronto neighborhood, or places in Ontario and across Canada.
Blog torontopubliclibrary.typepad.com
Facebook Followers 61.4KInstagram Followers 49.8K Frequency 1 post / quarter Domain Authority 54 Get Email Contact

11. Genealogy Quebec Blog

The Drouin Genealogical Institute has been at the forefront of Quebec genealogy for more than 100 years. The Drouin Institute's mission is to provide its clients with the necessary tools and resources to trace and preserve their family history and to conserve the vast historical and genealogical heritage of Quebec through digitization. Read blogs to get more information.
Blog genealogiequebec.com
Facebook Followers 7.8KInstagram Followers 421 Frequency 2 posts / month Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact

12. Past Presence Blog

Welcome to my personal library of links. This website's original purpose was to be a one-stop shop for all the useful sites. I write about Canadian and Chinese genealogy, organizing, and archives. This is a free site of resources for Canadian genealogists, with a special section on Asian Canadiana
Blog past-presence.com
Frequency 1 post / month Domain Authority 18 Get Email Contact

13. UK to Canada Genealogy

Hi, and a very big Welcome! I'm Penny and I am a Canadian and a genealogist. Linking your UK Ancestors to Canadian Genealogy resources. Archival searches in the UK. My info can be found via the label 'About Penny '.
Blog ukcdngenealogy.blogspot.com
Facebook Followers 234 Frequency 2 posts / quarter Domain Authority 15 Get Email Contact

14. Olive Tree Genealogy

Read updates about Olive Tree Genealogy website and other FREE genealogy records. Bringing you tutorials, genealogy book and app reviews, genealogy news, genealogy specials, and more. Helping you find your family tree and ancestors.
Blog olivetreegenealogy.blogspot.com
Facebook Followers 9.8KInstagram Followers 1.1K Domain Authority 42 Get Email Contact

15. Canada's Anglo-Celtic Connections

Canada's Anglo-Celtic Connections has been an independent view of family history resources and developments seen from an Ottawa perspective. Read articles and blog posts on the site to stay updated.
Blog anglo-celtic-connections.blogspot.com
Frequency 1 post / quarter Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact

16. Alberta Family History Society

Alberta Family History Society welcomes anyone interested in genealogy and family history! If you are particularly interested in the Calgary and southern Alberta region, we have substantial resources you'll find nowhere else! (Not even on the internet!). Beyond that, we can help you research your roots in Canada and worldwide. Looking for the latest news from our Society and genealogy sources around the world? We aim to keep you informed!
Blog afhs.ab.ca/news
Facebook Followers 1.3KInstagram Followers 152 Frequency 7 posts / quarter Domain Authority 33 Get Email Contact

17. Grandma's Genes Blog

We offer collaborative free information via our social media feeds and this website with helpful hints and 'how-to's' for the hobbyist and professional alike. Whether you have a connection to a historic figure, a simple farmer, or identify with Indigenous peoples, we can help sort through the traditional tales, family lore, and hearsay to find the true story.
Blog grandmasgenes.com
Frequency 2 posts / year Domain Authority 26 Get Email Contact

18. Roots to the Past

Roots to the Past, home of the genealogy column by the same name and the genealogical ramblings of a proud Atlantic Canadian. The blog is the front page of my genealogy blog. It contains snippets (usually the first few paragraphs) of blogs posted over the past few weeks. To read more about a particular blog, click the 'read more link.
Blog rootstothepast.wordpress.com
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19. iFamily History

Lianne Kruger is a professional genealogist and speaker specializing in Canadian records. Find the most amazing Genealogical posts with a technical background to help you with your family history and many more.
Blog ifamilyhistory.blogspot.com
Frequency 4 posts / quarter Domain Authority 18 Get Email Contact