Vintage Stock Footage
1940 Canada
111 clips filmed in Canada during 1940, scanned from original 8mm and Super 8 home movie reels. Every clip page shows the source reel it came from and the evidence behind its date and place.
$149 flat license · royalty-free worldwide
Ontario Canada (1940): Last Picture Taken When Leaving Canada In Aug 1940
Ontario Canada (1940): Large Shipping Vessel Is Moving In A Large Body Of Water
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of A Wharf From The Water
Ontario Canada (1940): Traffic Flowing In Foreground With Calm Sea In The Distance
Ontario Canada (1940): A Tall Tower With Large Antique Clock And A Flag Flying
Ontario Canada (1940): Cars Drive Through Beautiful London To Catch A Glimpse Of
Ontario Canada (1940): Military Marching On Street Near Bus Window Reflection
Ontario Canada (1940): Ship At Dock With Women Walking Outdoors With People And
Ontario Canada (1940): Sailing Through The Canal Of Houseboats And Yachts On A
Ontario Canada (1940): Video From A Boat Looking Into The Harbor At All The Other
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Skyscraper Boat And River On A Sunny Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Sailors On A Steam Boat
Ontario Canada (1940): The Memory Of Going To The Lake On A Gloomy Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Video Of Huge Waterfall With A Strong Current That Is So
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of A Waterfall In The Background With A Lot Of Water
Ontario Canada (1940): Waterfall Lake Next To Neighborhood
Ontario Canada (1940): Women In Winter Clothes Stroll Through Square Alleys In
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Country Road With Dirt Floor Surrounded By
Ontario Canada (1940): Distant View Of A Roadway Near An Expansive Coast With A
Ontario Canada (1940): Gardeners Watering A Field Of Flowers During The Day Time
Ontario Canada (1940): A Road Map Sign Hanged On A Tree And A Brown Castle With
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of Brown Stone Buildings On A Clear Sunny Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Around The World Sea Cruiser
Ontario Canada (1940): Two Women Walk Towards The Ship Then Turn And Pose In Front
Frequently asked questions
What kind of 1940 Canada footage is available?
Stockfilm preserves authentic 1940 Canada home movies on 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?
1940s home movies were shot on Standard 8mm, introduced in 1932, and on 16mm. Super 8 did not exist yet. 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.