Genealogy Room

Researchers will find a goldmine of information in our Genealogy & History Research Center and Archives. The core of the research center consists of the Georgian Bay Heritage League Collection. This collection contains over 500 genealogical files and numerous local history books.

P.R.H.D.
Le Program de recherché en demographie historique (The Research Program in Historical demography and the R.A.B. du PRDH. Over one million records of Quebec events and genealogies of French-Canadian families- births, marriages, burials etc. from 1621-1799 available on two CDs

Self-conducted research fees are $10.00 per hour, or $15 per hour($50.00 minimum) for research compiled into report format. Alternatively, memberships of $35.00 (individual) and $50.00 (family) can be purchased which allow for unlimited self-conducted research time, free admission to the museum and exhibits, a discount in the Timber Bay Gift Shop, and a quarterly newsletter for one full year.

Research can be conducted by appointment by calling 549-2150 or emailing us,

You can also ask to join our mailing list:
genealogy@pencenmuseum.com