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Military history

We have a variety of records related to Ontario’s military history from 1703 to 1983, most of which pertain to the War of 1812 and the First and Second World Wars.

  • Photograph of two trucks on a dirt road filled with soldiers waving at the camera.

    Military and militia records

    Records related to soldiers drafted to defend Upper Canada, to serve in the Canadian military and home front activities in support of war efforts.

  • A watercolour painting of troops in red uniforms with muskets scaling a grassy hill.

    War of 1812 records

    War diaries, administrative records and records of later commemorations of the war, including artworks and productions.

Updated: September 1, 2025 07:27 AM
Published: September 1, 2025