Surrey Archives
Your resource for local history, virtually or onsite, independently or with our help.
We are here for inquiries from researchers, students and the general public!
Upcoming program
Honouring Japanese Canadian History in Surrey
November 28 | 6:30-7:30pm | Microsoft Teams
Learn about the ongoing work of commemorating the history of Surrey’s Japanese Canadian community through this virtual talk with Lorene Oikawa, Past President of the National Association of Japanese Canadians. Register online or at 604-501-5100.
Online heritage tools
Surrey Time Lapse
Connect Surrey Archives’ historic images to modern day locations. Divided by town centres, have a 'then and now' experience.
Surrey Online Heritage Search
Browse a database of more than 100,000 archival photos, maps, documents and oral histories, as well as more than 5,000 Surrey-based artifacts.
Mapping Tools
Get a birds-eye view of Surrey in 1949 and 1966. Add layers to customize your view with present day references, such as transportation routes, property lots, and more. Note this tool only works on desktop and there are small gaps in the 1966 map.
Created in partnership by Surrey Archives and the City Engineering Department’s GIS team.
Address
17671 - 56 Avenue
Surrey BC, V3S 1C9
Hours
Drop-in Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30am to 3:30pm.
Surrey Archives will be open on Remembrance Day, November 11, from 9:30am-1pm.
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