Little BMD: 1.2M Quebec Regional Baptism, Marriage & Burial Records
Quebec Regional BMD Records Included in Little BMD
Little BMD Quebec covers different time periods depending on the region. The collection includes baptism, marriage, and burial records from the following areas:
These regional collections make it possible to search Quebec baptism, marriage, and burial records that may not be available in larger province-wide indexes. They are especially valuable for researching families from Bas-Saint-Laurent, finding baptism records in Outaouais, or locating marriage records from the Mauricie region.
In addition, the marriage section includes approximately 120,000 marriage records from Ontario and the United States dating from the 17th century through the late 20th century. This broader coverage helps researchers follow families who migrated outside Quebec while remaining connected to their French Canadian roots.
How to Search Little BMD
The Little BMD search engine lets you search using multiple indexed fields. Although it may be tempting to complete every search field, using too many criteria at the beginning can prevent relevant records from appearing.
For the best results, begin with a broad search using only the surname of the person you are looking for. If too many matches are returned, gradually refine your search by adding a first name, year, or location. This approach helps account for spelling variations and incomplete information commonly found in historical Quebec records.