Maps / Cartes

Maps are a useful way to get a pictorial view of where your ancestors lived. There are various types of maps you can consult - ranging from the topographic maps that show contour lines, elevations, and place names to the thematic maps that show things like diocesan boundaries and areas.

The following web sites have maps of various sorts that you should find useful in your research. Wherever available, information on how to obtain these maps is given as well.

Using maps in genealogy

While this is an American web site, the information is still useful to Canadian researchers. The Ontario Genealogical Society has a publication by Betty Kidd on this subject but on Canadian maps.

Maps Can Help You Trace Your Family Tree

Historical maps and atlases

Historical maps of Canada.
Maps are available for $.

Canada - Native peoples 1823
Map is available for $.

Other Native peoples maps
These are available for $.

Canada - Indian treaties
Map is available for $.

Canada - Exploration 1497 - 1650
Map is available for $.

Territorial Evolution of Canada
Shows Canada as it developed between 1867 to 1949.

Évolution territoriale

Other historical maps
Postage stamp size view available but these are available for $.

Place maps

There are several places where you can get online maps, but many require that you are a member. This particular site does not have this requirement.

Expedia.com maps
When you get to this site click on the Mapstab near the top of the page. Then click on Find a Map. Leave the default set at Search for a place and then type in the name of the place you want in the box below the words Place name. Scroll down until you see the arrow pointing to the right and the words Find a map. Click on Find a map.

You may then be asked to refine your search from a list of options. Choose the one most suitable and click on Find a map again.

Quebec regional maps

Laurentides

Camping - by region

Camping - search by region

Religious maps

Anglican Diocese of Ottawa

Catholic Dioceses and Archdioceses / Diocèses et archdiocèses catholiques
Click on Catholic Church in Canada. This will bring you to a general map showing the religious provinces. Click on the word Quebec to get to the map showing the dioceses and archdioceses in Quebec.

Topographic maps

How to find a Canadian topographic map

Where you can buy Canadian topographic maps

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