20 Best Canadian Genealogy Blogs to Follow in 2026

1. CanadaGenealogy, or, 'Jane's Your Aunt'

+ Follow Blog
Description My reason for writing about Canadian genealogy and volunteering in various ways - including talks, workshops, classes, tours, and one-on-one consultations - is to help others find out about their families, no matter how short or how complicated their questions may be.MORE Email ****@shaw.ca
Location Canada
Domain Authority 22 Get Email Contact Read Now

2. Genealogy à la carte

+ Follow Blog
Description Genealogy à la carte is a daily blog about genealogy news, resources, and issues facing the genealogy community across Canada and, from time to time, in the United States and elsewhere around the world all written from a Montréal point de vue.MORE Email ****@genealogyalacarte.ca
Location Quebec, Canada
Twitter 2.4K Domain Authority 37 Get Email Contact Read Now

3. Toronto Public Library » Local History & Genealogy

+ Follow Blog
Description Toronto Public Library is the busiest urban public library system in the world. Every year, we have millions of users visiting our branches and taking advantage of our online services. In the Local History & Genealogy section discover the history of your family, your Toronto neighborhood, or places in Ontario and across Canada.MORE Email ****@tpl.ca
Location Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Facebook 71.1KTwitter 59.2KInstagram 70.2K Domain Authority 54 Get Email Contact Read Now

4. Genealogy Quebec Blog

+ Follow Blog
Description The Drouin Genealogical Institute has been at the forefront of Quebec genealogy for more than 100 years. The Drouin Institute's mission is to provide its clients with the necessary tools and resources to trace and preserve their family history and to conserve the vast historical and genealogical heritage of Quebec through digitization. Read blogs to get more information.MORE Email ****@institutdrouin.com
Location Quebec, Canada
Facebook 9.2KTwitter 416Instagram 480 Domain Authority 38 Get Email Contact Read Now

5. Alberta Family History Society

+ Follow Blog
Description Alberta Family History Society welcomes anyone interested in genealogy and family history! If you are particularly interested in the Calgary and southern Alberta region, we have substantial resources you'll find nowhere else! (Not even on the internet!). Beyond that, we can help you research your roots in Canada and worldwide. Looking for the latest news from our Society and genealogy sources around the world? We aim to keep you informed!MORE Email ****@afhs.ab.ca
Location Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Facebook 1.9KInstagram 159 Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact Read Now

6. Canada's Anglo-Celtic Connections

+ Follow Blog
Description Canada's Anglo-Celtic Connections has been an independent view of family history resources and developments seen from an Ottawa perspective. Read articles and blog posts on the site to stay updated.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact Read Now

7. Genealogy Ensemble

+ Follow Blog
Description Working together to help genealogists discover their ancestors. We are a group of friends in Montreal, Quebec who meet on a regular basis to discuss our genealogy research and brick walls. Together, we offer suggestions and share ideas. We tell stories and talk about everything from new websites, books, local archival centres, genealogy societies, and conferences to new technology, and genealogy.MORE Email ****@cox.net
Location Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Twitter 2.7K Domain Authority 25 Get Email Contact Read Now

8. Colleen Murray Genealogy Blog

+ Follow Blog
Description Genealogy and Family History Research. Blog for Edmonton, Alberta, Irish genealogy research. I was a hobby genealogist for ten years before becoming a professional. My ancestral lines are Irish and French Canadian, hence these areas have been the focus of my personal research.MORE Email ****@CMgenealogy.com
Location Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Twitter 590 Domain Authority 11 Get Email Contact Read Now

9. Hound on the Hunt Blog

+ Follow Blog
Description My name is Ellen Thompson-Jennings and I'm the creator of the Family History Hound. I discovered a passion for genetic genealogy and although I'm not an expert I think my deep dive into the subject may help others with their quest. So please follow my blog and my journey to find out more about genealogy and genetic genealogy.MORE Email ****@familyhistoryhound.com
Location Canada
Facebook 1.1KTwitter 1.3KInstagram 798 Domain Authority 27 Get Email Contact Read Now

10. UK to Canada Genealogy

+ Follow Blog
Description Hi, and a very big Welcome! I'm Penny and I am a Canadian and a genealogist. Linking your UK Ancestors to Canadian Genealogy resources. Archival searches in the UK. My info can be found via the label 'About Penny '.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Canada
Facebook 275 Domain Authority 20 Get Email Contact Read Now

11. Ottawa Valley Irish

+ Follow Blog
Description Ottawa Valley Irish blogs offers tips and tricks for the pursuit of Irish and Canadian genealogy: how to trace your Irish ancestry through Canadian sources; how to search the census records and census substitutes; how to locate, decipher, translate, and interpret the Catholic parish records.MORE Location Canada
Domain Authority 19 Get Email Contact Read Now

12. Family Tree Knots

+ Follow Blog
Description We all have them within our family tree. Whether you call them 'brick walls' or 'knots' they are the people that present us the biggest challenges. They've moved away without a forwarding address, changed their name or just up and disappeared seemingly without a trace. Here I will be writing about my own research challenges or the challenges where I've helped other people.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Twitter 433 Domain Authority 18 Get Email Contact Read Now

13. Roots to the Past

+ Follow Blog
Description Roots to the Past, home of the genealogy column by the same name and the genealogical ramblings of a proud Atlantic Canadian. The blog is the front page of my genealogy blog. It contains snippets (usually the first few paragraphs) of blogs posted over the past few weeks. To read more about a particular blog, click the 'read more link.MORE Location Canada
Domain Authority 23 Get Email Contact Read Now

14. Past Presence Blog

+ Follow Blog
Description Welcome to my personal library of links. This website's original purpose was to be a one-stop shop for all the useful sites. I write about Canadian and Chinese genealogy, organizing, and archives. This is a free site of resources for Canadian genealogists, with a special section on Asian CanadianaMORE Domain Authority 19 Get Email Contact Read Now

15. Behold Genealogy Blog

+ Follow Blog
Description Behold is a genealogy program for Windows that allows you to view and use all your genealogy data at once. You organize it how you want. You include what you want. Behold's Everything Report lets you see all your data about everyone and how their lives overlap. It presents your information to best help you analyze the evidence you've researched.MORE Email ****@lkessler.com
Location Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Twitter 762 Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact Read Now

16. Olive Tree Genealogy

+ Follow Blog
Description Read updates about Olive Tree Genealogy website and other FREE genealogy records. Bringing you tutorials, genealogy book and app reviews, genealogy news, genealogy specials, and more. Helping you find your family tree and ancestors.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location Ontario, California, United States
Facebook 9.8KTwitter 13.5KInstagram 1.1K Domain Authority 43 Get Email Contact Read Now

17. The History Interpreter

https://thehistoryinterpreter.com/latest-news-from-the-history-interpreter/ + Follow Blog
Description As The History Interpreter, I aim to bring history alive in a variety of ways. I am passionate about encouraging young people to become interested in the past, especially through living history or family history. You can read about my chaotic historical life on my blog at Latest News from the History Interpreter. Here you will find my ramblings about history, genealogy, and writing, as well as accounts of my various travels hither and yon.MORE Email ****@gmail.com
Location North Devon, New Brunswick, Canada
Twitter 1.8K Domain Authority 14 Get Email Contact Read Now

18. The Descendants of John Grant and Mary Sabean Blog

+ Follow Blog
Domain Authority 1 Read Now