The Archives of Ontario has developed an active travelling exhibits program that showcases the Archives of Ontario’s holdings in a variety of subject-based exhibits.
The exhibits are available free of charge to any institution that wishes to borrow them.
Current exhibits available for loan are shown below. Click on "PDF" to download a pdf version of the exhibit where available and click on "HTML" to go to the companion online exhibit.
The Promotion of Healthy Living in Ontario
The promotion of healthy living by the Government of Ontario has a long and fascinating history. The Archives of Ontario has many holdings that detail the activities of the government agencies that have been involved in the promotion of healthy living in the province. The history of health promotion in Ontario is also, of course, the history of the health of Ontarians. From tuberculosis to H1N1, the approach to encouraging healthy living has changed as needs have changed.
Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada
Slavery existed on a global scale for centuries and had devastating implications for the individuals subjected to it. Many people do not know that slavery existed in Canada. Produced in partnership with the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, the Archives of Ontario's newest exhibit, Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada, touches on the lives of enslaved Africans, and focuses on the actions they took to resist their servitude. It reveals that Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe’s 1793 Act to Limit Slavery in Upper Canada was precipitated by the resistance of a slave woman named Chloe Cooley and led to the end of slavery throughout the British Empire.
A Lifetime - Day by Day, Five Women and Their Diaries
Diaries provide an immediacy and intimacy provided by very few types of records. A Lifetime - Day by Day, Five Women and Their Diaries provides important insights into the every day lives of early Ontario pioneers. When we read about these women’s day to day experiences, the roles they played and the tasks they performed, we have a window into the society in which they lived.
David Thompson, Map Maker, Explorer and Visionary
David Thompson (1770-1857) fur trader, astronomer and surveyor, mapped more of North America than anyone else. His journals, letters, maps and autobiography provide detailed insights into the fur trade, the Native People he encountered, the lands he explored, and milestones in his life. The year 2007 marks the 150th anniversary of Thompson’s death and the 200th anniversary of his first crossing of the Rocky Mountains - a fitting occasion to commemorate North America’s “Greatest Geographer.”
The Archives of Ontario Remembers our Sporting Past
View images from the collection celebrating Ontario’s
athletic heritage, including those leading moments and
personalities in Ontario sports history, and the citizenship
of those businesses that supported and promoted sports
and fitness for Ontario and Ontarians.
Stories From Ontario’s Movie Theatres
Do you remember
the excitement of that special night out at the movies?
Was it your first evening show as a child, the first
date with your future spouse, or maybe just the thrill
of seeing the best movie ever? Those are your personal
stories of movie going: the theatre regulatory files
held by the Archives of Ontario tell stories of the
theatres, their owners, and sometimes even their patrons.
Come along for a tour of some of Ontario’s movie
theatres.
The War of 1812
The
War of 1812 had long term effects on the
economic, social and political life of the province.
This exhibit showcases
some of the personalities and locations that played
a role in the war and explores the events of that conflict
as told through the correspondence and diaries of those
who lived it. We invite you to explore this exhibit and experience
the War
of 1812 in Upper Canada.
The Archives of Ontario Celebrates Our Agricultural Past
Whether living and working in a farming community,
or watching a harvest sunset while travelling a rural
highway, Ontarians take great pride in their agricultural
heritage. This exhibit celebrates
the farming way of life focusing on the settlement
of the land, its use, and the people who have made
agriculture one of the province’s greatest assets.
Medical Records at the Archives of Ontario
![Photo: Female infirmary at the Hospital for the Insane, Toronto, [ca. 1910]](pics/nurse_180.jpg)
Canadians
and Ontarians take great pride and interest in their
health care system, and the Archives of Ontario is proud
to hold an important key to the province’s heritage
through the health-related records that it acquires,
preserves, and makes accessible to the public. Medical
Records at the Archives of Ontario is an
exhibit that explores the variety and scope of medical
records held by the Archives of Ontario.
The James Bay Treaty Turns 100
2005 marked the centennial of The James Bay Treaty,
also known as Treaty No.9. As part
of the centennial marking the signing of the Treaty,
the Archives of Ontario is proud to present The
James Bay Treaty Turns 100, an exhibit
outlining the main historical events leading to Treaty
No.9.
Yours to Discover - Tourism in Ontario through Time
Ontario is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Visitors come to enjoy the natural beauty of the province’s parks and countryside, and to partake of the vibrant life of its cities. Yours to Discover - Tourism in Ontario through Time is an exhibit that explores tourism in Ontario from the early settlers in Upper Canada to the travellers of the current day, using documents and images from the Archives’ collection.
All of the exhibits have been produced on easy to erect panels that are approximately 2' by 7' in size. The exhibits range from three to five panels and come equipped with lights.
The length of time the exhibits can be borrowed can range from one to three months. The Archives of Ontario, however, will consider longer or shorter loan periods depending on the needs of the host institution or event
For more information:
Tel: 416-212-2037
Toll free: 1-800-668-9933 (Ontario residents)
Email: reference@ontario.ca
