Local History

Heritage Renfrew is the local custodian of a wealth of local historic documents, photographs, newspapers, maps and microfilm.

Local Historical Information

HERITAGE RENFREW:
You can visit Monday or Wednesday from 1:00 – 3:00pm at 770 Gibbons Road, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 4H4, or email them: info@heritagerenfrew.ca

Get directions
HERITAGE RENFREW WEBSITE

ARNPRIOR & MCNAB/BRAESIDE ARCHIVES:
Visit their website, or contact them at 613-623-0001 to find out more information.

Arnprior & McNab/braeside website

HISTORIC WESTMEATH TOWNSHIP PROJECT:
Visit their website, or email them at: hwtproject.k0j@gmail.com

hwt project website

RENFREW PUBLIC LIBRARY:
The library has a small collection of books and materials about Renfrew’s history. Check the CATALOGUE or come in and browse.

Family History

Are you interested in researching your family’s history and links in the local area?

Try Ancestry, available to use on-site at RPL.

Info about Ancestry

Seniors of Renfrew

Listen to audio interviews with local Renfrew seniors as part of our ongoing project.

Interview List
An historical shot of a bridge in Renfrew
Renfrew’s historic swinging bridge.

Renfrew’s Historical Plaques

To learn more about Renfrew’s Historical Plaques follow this link: https://ontarioplaques.com/