The collection continues to be built up from items received on legal deposit and through the purchase of retrospective issues. The aim is to be comprehensive. Many items have also been reproduced in microform. The most complete collection of Canadian city directories in the country. Directories cover provinces, regions, districts, cities, towns, and villages from the nineteenth century to the present day.
Many early directories provide a wealth of historical information on the area covered.
Ethnic, religious, professional, and telephone directories are not included in this collection. Language Primarily English and French material. LC, NLC and Laval subject headings are used. From microform only. National Library of Canada.