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BC Vital Records
This is likely the mother lode of genealogical records for British Columbia, if you haven’t visited before, you should.
BC Vital Records Index contains 5 main databases:
- Births from 1872 to 1903
- Marriages from 1872 to 1933
- Deaths from 1872 to 1988
- Colonial Marriages from 1859 to 1872
- Baptism from 1836 to 1888
In total, these five records should cover almost all births, marriages and deaths anyone could possibly need from British Columbia.
While you can order the records online, if you leave in the lower mainland (of BC) then a cheaper option exists. The certificates for the Births, Marriages and Deaths are available at both the Vancouver Public LIbrary (Central Library) and at Cloverdale Public Library
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