Local historical associations and societies can enrich your family research by providing insight into the living conditions that your ancestors experienced. They tend to focus on the community in general in regards to physical, social and political events. Their publications may include diverse topics such as ornamental architecture, types of crockery in use, lists of the local school board trustees and on occasion may include family histories.

Organization	Address
Adjala-Tosorontio Historical Committee	RR 1, Loretto, ON L0G 1L0
Alliston Historical Society	PO Box 88, Alliston, ON L9R 1T9
Barrie Historical Association	Post Office Box 316, Stn. Main Barrie, ON L4M 4T5		Web
Bradford West Gwillimbury Local History Association	PO Box 1115 Bradford, ON L3Z 2B5
Collingwood and District Historical Society	100 Minnesota St, Collingwood, ON L9Y 4R5
Essa Historical Society	20 Henry St, Thornton, ON L0L 2N0
Innisfil Historical Society	Box 7176 Innisfil, ON L9S 1A9		Web
Midhurst Historical Society	13 Noraline Ave Midhurs ON L0L 1X1
Oro-Medonte History Association	P.O. Box 100 Oro Station, ON L0L 2X0 Phone - (705) 487-2171	Email
Stayner Heritage Society	PO Box 290, Stayner, ON L0M 1S0
Sparrow Lake Historical Society			Web
Tecumseth and West Gwillimbury Historical Society	Box 171 Bond Head, ON L0G 1B0	Email
Wasaga Beach Historical Society	PO Box 193, Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A3
The Historical Heritage Committee, Twp of Tiny	RR 1 Perkensfield, ON L0L 2J0
Simcoe County Historical Association	Box 144, Barrie, ON L4M 4S9		Web
The Ontario Historical Society	34 Parkview Avenue Willowdale, ON M2N 3Y2	Email	Web