Immigration records in Canada are essential for genealogists tracing ancestors who arrived in the country during various migration waves. From early French and British settlers in the 17th and 18th centuries to large-scale European immigration in the 19th and 20th centuries, Canada has welcomed diverse populations. Key records, including passenger manifests, border entry forms, and naturalization documents, provide details on individuals’ origins, occupations, and settlement patterns.
Major ports such as Halifax, Québec City, and Vancouver served as primary entry points. Exploring these records helps researchers uncover family histories and understand the migration experiences of those who shaped Canada’s population.
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Immigration & Travel
Passenger Lists
- United States, Border Crossings from Canada, 1895-1956 12,398,840 records
- United States, Incoming Passenger Lists from Canada, 1895-1957 5,237,130 records
- Canada, Passenger Lists and Border Entries, 1925-1935 829,852 records
- Transatlantic Migration, North America to Britain and Ireland, 1858 - 1870 42,695 records
Immigration Documents
