The Archives of Ontario offers a number of exhibitions that highlight our collections. Our most recent online exhibits can be accessed directly from this page. Earlier exhibits are arranged thematically and can be found either by browsing the buttons below, or by following the links on the drop-down menu.

Some exhibits are also available as travelling exhibits. These are indicated with this icon . Click on the icon to learn more.

Online Exhibits at the Archives of Ontario Art Black History Colouring Books Donors and Partnerships Early Ontario Eaton's Ontario Government Ontario Growing Up Personalities War and Remembrance

Hands On History

The Archives of Ontario with the assistance of the Gardiner Museum have created Hands on History, an artistic partnership that involved the successful creation of eight ceramic tiles based on Ontario's archival holdings, to be displayed in the Archives of Ontario's new facility in 2009. [MORE]

The promotion of healthy living in Ontario

The government of Ontario has always tried to help Ontarians live healthier lives. This exhibit explores the history of health promotion in Ontario. [MORE]

The Magnificent, the Merry and the Mundane: The Display Windows of the Eaton's Department Store

This exhibit features photographs of the display windows of Eatons stores across Canada and throughout the 20th century. Over 1000 images have been digitized to reflect the history of retail merchandising in Canada, and the evolving cultural landscape of Canada itself. [MORE]

Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada*

Produced in Partnership with the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration, Enslaved Africans in Upper Canada, focuses on the lives of slaves in Ontario and the actions they took to resist their servitude. It reveals that Lieutenant-Governor Simcoe's 1793 Act to Limit Slavery in Upper Canada led to the end of slavery throughout the British Empire. [MORE]

Eaton's Santa Claus Parade Colouring Book - 1955

For the seventh straight year, the Archives is presented an Eaton's Santa Claus Parade Colouring Book to celebrate the holiday season. This one dates from 1955, over half a century ago. We invite you to print it out and colour it at home. [MORE]

Eaton's Christmas Colouring Book By Punkinhead Santa and You! - 1986

This marks the eighth year that the Archives has presented an Eaton's Colouring Book. Please feel free to print it out and colour it at home. [MORE]