Vintage Stock Footage
1940 Canada
A remarkable time it was, in 1940 Canada - a period etched deeply into our historical records. The Great Depression still lingered like an unrelenting shadow over the landscape, painting a bleak picture, and unemployment rates remained staggeringly high. Despite this, relief programs and public projects were rolled out to reinvigorate the economy and ease the burdens of the suffering populace. The iconic Trans-Canada Highway was a key project during this period, creating a modern infrastructural lifeline that, metaphorically speaking, knitted together Canada's richly textured territories into a unified whole.
Ontario Canada (1940): Yellow Plants And Trees By Day In A Forest In Autumn
Ontario Canada (1940): A Tall Tower With Large Antique Clock And A Flag Flying
Ontario Canada (1940): A Road Map Sign Hanged On A Tree And A Brown Castle With
Ontario Canada (1940): Around The World Sea Cruiser
Ontario Canada (1940): A Couple Of Good Size Boats
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of A Wharf From The Water
Ontario Canada (1940): Movie Of A Woman Standing In Front Of Beautiful Flowers
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Skyscraper Boat And River On A Sunny Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Camera Films Blue Sky With Thin Clouds While Looking Past A
Ontario Canada (1940): Moving View From A Boat On The Water Of A Dock Followed By
Ontario Canada (1940): The Memory Of Going To The Lake On A Gloomy Day
Ontario Canada (1940): A Group Of Ladies Stand Around In Formal Wear In Front Of A
Ontario Canada (1940): Several People Take A Lift From One Side Of A Massive River
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Rocks And Ocean Water On A Cloudy Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Water And Ricks Scene Water Running Down A Dam Surrounding
Ontario Canada (1940): Two Little Children Playing By A Gigantic Waterfall In
Ontario Canada (1940): Traffic Guard Helping Pedestrians Be Safe In A Tourist
Ontario Canada (1940): Four 1930'S Chauffeur Driven Vehicles Follow The White
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Parking Lot At Niagara Falls On A Bright Sunny Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Bridge With Cars Parked On It Pans Over To Tall And Wide
Ontario Canada (1940): Elevated And Distant View Of Niagara Falls As It Cascades
Ontario Canada (1940): Various Views Of Niagara Falls On A Misty Cloudy Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Ice Caps Melting Aggressively Into The Earth
Ontario Canada (1940): Looking Down On Vintage Vehicles Parked On Street Camera
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1940 Canada footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1940 Canada home movies — 8mm, Super 8, and 16mm reels restored to 4K. Expect candid daily life, streetscapes, travel, family events, and period-accurate fashion and vehicles, all shot on real film stock from the era.
What format was 1940 Canada footage shot on?
Most 1940s home movies were captured on 8mm Standard, 16mm, or — by the late 1960s — Super 8 film. We scan original reels at 4K and color-correct each clip while preserving authentic film grain.
Can I license 1940 Canada stock footage commercially?
Yes. The clips shown on this page are available for royalty-free direct licensing from Stockfilm for film, documentary, advertising, and online use.
Where can I download 1940 Canada archival footage?
Open a clip from the collection above, choose License Direct, and complete checkout to receive the licensed master download from Stockfilm.