Online Resource

The Gateway to Northwestern Ontario History is a virtual gallery of historic photographs, books, drawings and artifacts from the libraries and museums of Northwestern Ontario. The collection is managed by the Thunder Bay Public Library and hosted by OurDigitalWorld, opens a new window. It provides access (full text and/or index records) to the historical digital collections of libraries, archives, museums, historical societies, government agencies, and private collections from across Thunder Bay, Ontario, and Canada. Copyright restrictions may apply. Questions or comments about the database as part of the Thunder Bay Public Library's online collection will be addressed on an individual basis in accordance with TBPL Policies.

3,500+ photographs, are available online through Gateway to Northwestern Ontario History as well as 2000+ historical maps related to Thunder Bay and Canada can be accessed via the Gateway to Northwestern Ontario History. Copyright restrictions may apply.