Ukrainian Genealogy Group

Tracing Your Ukrainian Ancestry in Canada

Welcome to the Ukrainian Genealogy Group of Prince Edward Island, your gateway to discovering your Ukrainian family history and ancestral roots. Whether your ancestors settled on the Canadian prairies in the 1890s or arrived on the shores of Atlantic Canada in the 20th century, we provide the resources, guidance, and community to help you trace your heritage back to the villages of Galicia, Bukovyna, Volhynia, and beyond.

With approximately 1.4 million Canadians claiming Ukrainian ancestry, the story of Ukrainian immigration to Canada is one of the great chapters of North American settlement history. Our research guides cover everything from Canadian immigration records and census searches to navigating Ukrainian church records (метричні книги) and the archives of Lviv, Ternopil, and Kyiv. We also celebrate the rich Ukrainian cultural traditions — from pysanky and vyshyvanky to Christmas customs and folk music — that Ukrainian Canadians have preserved for over a century.

Explore our articles below to begin your Ukrainian genealogy research, connect with our community of experienced researchers, and discover the heritage that links Prince Edward Island to the heart of Ukraine.