The data below for 21 societies were collected from their websites on 11 June 2026.
$50 is the median annual fee.
UPDATE: Kelowna & District Genealogical Society, annual fee of $50.
There is a bimodal clustering: a low-fee group ($10–$25, mostly small local/county societies, and a higher cluster ($50–$75, mostly large provincial/national-scope societies).
To evaluate whether your society offers value for money, further analysis of benefits would be essential. Higher fees may include print journals, research databases, or dedicated library access; lower fees may offer only newsletters or occasional access to in-person meetings.
| Society | Annual Membership Fee (CAD) |
|---|---|
| Nanaimo Family History Society | $35 |
| Campbell River Genealogy Society | $40 |
| Victoria Genealogy Society | $65 |
| BC Genealogical Society | $65 |
| Alberta Genealogical Society | $50 |
| Alberta Family Histories Society | $55 |
| Saskatchewan Genealogical Society | $70 |
| Manitoba Genealogical Society | $60 |
| Ontario Genealogical Society | $63 |
| Upper Ottawa Valley Genealogical Group | $10 |
| Bruce County Genealogical Society | $20 |
| Lanark County Genealogical Society | $35 |
| British Isles Family History Society of Greater Ottawa | $50 |
| Quebec Family History Society | $75 |
| Société généalogique canadienne-française | $50 |
| Société de généalogie de Québec | $50 |
| Société historique acadienne | $40 |
| New Brunswick Genealogical Society | $40 |
| PEI Genealogical Society | $25 |
| Genealogical Association of Nova Scotia | $59 |
| Family History Society of Newfoundland and Labrador | $45 |
Gems at an incredibly low price- especially when you consider inflation in the past decade!
Hi John, I’m surprised you don’t include the Kelowna & District Genealogical Society in your list of BC societies. We are a large and active group! Our annual fees are $50 ($60 for families). Keep up the great work – I really enjoy your blog!
This should be taken as only a rough guide. Some of these societies offer lower fees for youth or senior memberships, for example.