The Region of Peel Archives - Preserving Peel’s past

Researchers can delve into the documentary history of Peel at the Region of Peel Archives,
9 Wellington Street East, Brampton, in the Peel Heritage Complex.

The Archives was created by the Region in 1977 and now houses over 2000 cubic feet of records. What began initially as a collection of government records has expanded to include business records, correspondence, deeds, maps, newspapers, photographs, posters and more. Over 30,000 images show Peel from its earliest days to the present. The collection is housed in an environmentally monitored, secured room with state-of-the-art electronic compact shelving and fire suppression.

Each year about 1000 researchers use the Archives. A large number are genealogists working on their family history, but others include teachers, students, lawyers, engineers, T.V. and film researchers and local history buffs.

Morrison log home, near Tullamore, c. 1880. One of thousands of photographs in the Archives showing Peel’s past.

Our friendly staff is always eager to help you get started and is proud of the 1999 Award of Merit we received from the Ontario Genealogical Society for “preserving and maintaining Historic records of the Region of Peel and for providing public access to the records”.

The Archives is open Monday through Friday from 10:00 am to 4:30 pm , and Saturdays from noon to 4:30 pm. Although there is no charge to work in the Archives, you’ll want to take in the wonderful museum and art gallery exhibits throughout the Peel Heritage Complex.