In the 1990s, the BC Genealogical Society began to collect information about early pioneers in British Columbia. Members were encouraged to submit information about their pioneer ancestors - initially the registry included pioneers who had arrived in BC prior to 1900, but that date has now been extended to 1925. (Click here for more information about Pioneer Registry: the next wave).

The Index of over 3,800 pioneer names can be viewed using the alphabetical links below. If you see a name that interests you, please contact our BC Research Committee to request further information.

If you would like to add (or update) information about your family members who arrived in BC prior to 1925, please complete the Pioneer Registry form here.