Archives of Ontario - Building Ontario's Memory

In 2009 the Archives of Ontario will be moving to a long-awaited new and modern building on the York University campus at 4700 Keele Street in Toronto. This is the first time in over 100 years that the Archives will be housed in a purpose-built facility that will both meet international archival standards and make it easier to showcase some of the Archives’ most valuable collections.

This section of the website will be dedicated to ongoing developments related to the new building. It will include issues of our newsletter On the Move.

Please check back regularly to learn more about the new facility as the building develops. Be sure to check out the webcam to watch the construction of the building unfold!

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Miriam McTiernan Speaks at York University Information Session

Photo: Archivist of Ontario Miriam McTiernan

On November 6th, 2007, Archivist of Ontario Miriam McTiernan spoke at an information session hosted by the York University Development Corporation. The program was designed to inform the community about upcoming changes to the Keele Street campus. Addressing an audience of approximately 60 people at York Lanes, Ms. McTiernan provided background on the Archives of Ontario and its diverse holdings, and outlined the far-reaching benefits of having a purpose-built facility on the Keele Campus to protect and showcase Ontario’s documentary memory. Other speakers included Charles Wheeler, Deputy Chief Project Manager of the TTC, and Allison Meistrich, Senior Planner, City of Toronto.

On the Move is a newsletter informing readers about the future relocation of the Archives of Ontario to its new home at York University in 2009. Check this page regularly as new editions will be added quarterly.

Building Ontario's Memory

Construction begins on new home for the Archives of Ontario

To read a news release announcing the new building, click here.

Photo: New Archives of Ontario Building Construction Site

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New Archives of Ontario Building Construction Site

Photo: Groundbreaking Ceremonies for New Archives of Ontario Building at York University

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Groundbreaking Ceremonies for New Archives of Ontario Building at York University

Photo: Gerry Phillips, Minister of Government Services, Speaking at Ground Breaking Ceremony

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Gerry Phillips, Minister of Government Services, Speaking at Ground Breaking Ceremony

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Groundbreaking Ceremonies for New Archives of Ontario Building at York University

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