Locations Holding the BC Microfilm Collection
 
   

Locations Holding the Microfilm Collection

A copy of the microfilm collection of birth registrations 1872-1899 (100 years old), marriage registrations 1872-1925 (75 years old) and death registrations 1872-1980 (20 years old) is held by each of the following organizations. As additional organizations add the microfilm collection to their holdings, their names and relevant information will be added to this page.

Each year the microfilm is updated. Please contact the appropriate organization to verify if their collection is current.

British Columbia Archives

British Columbia Archives holds a copy of the microfilm collection which may be viewed free of charge. For hours and other information contact B.C. Archives.

Mailing Address: Location:
British Columbia Archives 655 Belleville Street
P.O. Box 9419 Station Provincial Government Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, British Columbia
V8W 9V1
Telephone: (250) 387-1952
Fax: (250) 387-2072
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: http://www.bcarchives.gov.bc.ca

Toll Free:
From Greater Vancouver area: 1-800-660-2421 
(ask operator for 387-1952)
From elsewhere in B.C.: 1-800-663-7867 (ask operator for 387-1952)

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints holds a copy of the microfilm collection in its archives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Individuals may borrow rolls of the microfilm collection through any of the Church's Family History Centers. To contact the nearest Family History Center, refer to "Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" in the Yellow Pages .

Okanagan Regional Library (Kelowna)

The Kelowna branch of the Okanagan Regional Library holds one copy of the microfilm collection which may be viewed free of charge. For hours and other information contact:

Kelowna Library
1380 Ellis Street
Kelowna, British Columbia
V1Y 2A2

Telephone: (250) 762-2800

Simon Fraser University Library

Simon Fraser University holds one copy of the microfilm collection which may be viewed free of charge. For hours and other information contact:

Reference Division
W. A. C. Bennett Library
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, British Columbia
V5A 1S6

Telephone: (604) 291-5735
Fax: (604) 822-9122
Website: http://www.lib.sfu.ca:80. This website provides a link to the library catalogue.

Surrey Public Library (Cloverdale)

The Surrey Public Library (Cloverdale) holds one copy of the microfilm collection. Microfilm usage fees at this location are: $2 per hour to use microfilm readers & $.50 per page for copies. For hours and other information contact:

Cloverdale Library
5642 - 176A Street
Surrey, British Columbia
V3S 4G9

Telephone: (604) 576-1384
Fax: (604) 576-0120

Victoria Genealogical Society and West Coast Family History Society

One copy of the microfilm collection is jointly held by the Victoria Genealogical Society (VGS) and the West Coast Family History Society. The film is held at the VGS Library located at 947 Alston Street in Victoria, B.C., contact by phone at (250) 360-2808. Non-members may request a search of the film for a small fee. For hours and other information contact the Victoria Genealogical Society. For information regarding the West Coast Family History Society contact Sandra Gill at (250) 479-8580.

Victoria Genealogical Society
P.O. Box 45031
Mayfair Postal Outlet
Victoria, B.C.
V8Z 7G9

E-mail: [email protected]
Website: Victoria Genealogical Society

Vancouver Public Library

The Vancouver Public Library (History Collection) holds one copy of the microfilm collection which may be viewed free of charge. For hours and other information contact:

Vancouver Public Library
History and Government Division
350 West Georgia Street
Vancouver, British Columbia
V6B 6B1

Telephone: (604) 331-3710
Fax: (604) 331-3720
Website: Vancouver Public Library Website