How can I get information about an ancestor who worked for Hudsons Bay Company?
Find out more about researching your family history using the records of the Archives of Manitoba, including the HBCA. The HBCA has many valuable resources which will help you navigate our holdings and locate the information that interests you. You can search Keystone, an online searchable database which houses detailed information about the records of the Archives of Manitoba, including the HBCA. You can conduct research on your own at a library near you as described in our Microfilm Program. There are also online finding aids for some HBCA textual and cartographic records, which include location codes and microfilm reel numbers. Additionally, you might consult the various information sheets and biographical sheets compiled by staff. Finally, feel free to send us an inquiry as described on our Reference Inquiries page.