British Columbia Genealogical Society

Near Revelstoke, BC
Photo Courtesy of Chris Albrecht

Welcome to the British Columbia Genealogical Society

We are a registered charitable organization with over 300 members from a variety of backgrounds and, like you, we all have an interest in researching our family history in British Columbia and beyond. We hope you will consider joining our Society.

The BCGS Library WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY due to the weather

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The BCGS Library WILL BE CLOSED ON TUESDAY 4 FEBRUARY due to the weather 〰️

The BCGS would like to acknowledge the ceded and unceded Indigenous ancestral territories of BC and Canada. We are grateful for the opportunity to learn the history, culture and traditions of the First Nations Peoples, alongside our personal investigations of familial settler history and encourage everyone to reflect on the Indigenous history of the lands where they reside.

BCGS Activities and Highlights

  • **Open Research Day at the BCGS Library**

    Sunday February 16th 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
    Join us for an Open Research Day at the BCGS Library - the largest genealogical library in Western Canada.

  • Members Meeting Feb. 12th 7:30 pm via Zoom

    Guest Speaker: Mike Woodcock UE
    Loyalists Come West! - United Empire Loyalists in Early British Columbia

    Join us! Non-members email info@bcgs.ca to receive an invitation.

  • BCGS Board of Directors Nominations

    The March Members’ Meeting & AGM will be held on Zoom on Wednesday, 12 March 2025, at 7:30 pm. We are looking for nominations for board positions - can you help?

BCGS 2025 Spring Seminar Saturday March 8TH

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BCGS 2025 Spring Seminar Saturday March 8TH ***

The BCGS is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a seminar on SATURDAY 8 MARCH 2025
with Chris Paton. Chris will deliver two talks:

Scottish Burgh & Trade Incorporation Records

What is Ireland?  Understanding the Lay of the Land

FREE for BCGS members $20.00 for non-members

Calendar of Upcoming BCGS Local & Zoom Events

 

February 12, 2025

Members’ Meeting
Members Chat - 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Meeting Starts - 7:30 pm

Guest speaker: Mike Woodcock

Early United Empire Loyalists in BC

For a ZOOM invitation, please contact info@bcgs.ca.

 

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