
British Columbia Genealogical Society
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 Library is OPEN Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm
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The Library is OPEN Tuesdays, Thursday and Saturdays from 10am - 3pm 〰️
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
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Members Meeting & AGM Mar. 12th 7:30 pm via Zoom
Guest Speaker: Ron Williams
The Lost Fifty-Seven:
A Genealogical Journey of Discovery, Deception, Secrets, and ScandalJoin us! Non-members email info@bcgs.ca to receive an invitation.
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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?
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**Open Research Day at the BCGS Library**
Sunday March 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.
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
March 12, 2025
BCGS AGM and
Members’ Virtual Meeting
Members Chat - 7:00 - 7:30 pm
Meeting Starts - 7:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Ron Williams
The Lost Fifty-Seven: A Genealogical Journey of Discovery, Deception, Secrets, and Scandal
For a ZOOM invitation, please contact info@bcgs.ca.
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