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): Large Shipping Vessel Is Moving In A Large Body Of Water
Ontario Canada (1940): Last Picture Taken When Leaving Canada In Aug 1940
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of A Wharf From The Water
Ontario Canada (1940): Video From A Boat Looking Into The Harbor At All The Other
Ontario Canada (1940): Sailing Through The Canal Of Houseboats And Yachts On A
Ontario Canada (1940): Video Of Huge Waterfall With A Strong Current That Is So
Ontario Canada (1940): Ship At Dock With Women Walking Outdoors With People And
Ontario Canada (1940): A Tall Tower With Large Antique Clock And A Flag Flying
Ontario Canada (1940): Traffic Flowing In Foreground With Calm Sea In The Distance
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Skyscraper Boat And River On A Sunny Day
Ontario Canada (1940): The Memory Of Going To The Lake On A Gloomy Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Cars Drive Through Beautiful London To Catch A Glimpse Of
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Country Road With Dirt Floor Surrounded By
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of A Waterfall In The Background With A Lot Of Water
Ontario Canada (1940): Women In Winter Clothes Stroll Through Square Alleys In
Ontario Canada (1940): Sailors On A Steam Boat
Ontario Canada (1940): Waterfall Lake Next To Neighborhood
Ontario Canada (1940): Military Marching On Street Near Bus Window Reflection
Ontario Canada (1940): Unfortunately This Video Has No Video With It?
Ontario Canada (1940): A Couple Of Good Size Boats
Ontario Canada (1940): Moving View From A Boat On The Water Of A Dock Followed By
Ontario Canada (1940): Camera Films Blue Sky With Thin Clouds While Looking Past A
Ontario Canada (1940): A Group Of Ladies Stand Around In Formal Wear In Front Of A
Ontario Canada (1940): Traffic Guard Helping Pedestrians Be Safe In A Tourist
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.