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): Women In Blue Clothing Boarding On The Big White Ship
Ontario Canada (1940): Four Women Waiting Patiently At The Dock For A Boat To
Ontario Canada (1940): Small Boat Going Across The Water With Land In The
Ontario Canada (1940): The Second Ship Is Sailing Faster The First Ship On The
Ontario Canada (1940): A Couple Of Good Size Boats
Ontario Canada (1940): People Watching The Scenery
Ontario Canada (1940): Sea Captain Onboard Ship Smiling And Pointing At Camera And
Ontario Canada (1940): A Couple Taking A Ferry Ride Near A Busy City Harbor
Ontario Canada (1940): Going Down The Water And Passing Several Large Boats
Ontario Canada (1940): Ride Along The Marina
Ontario Canada (1940): Four Men Talking On A Bridge Above A River In A City
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): View From A Lighthouse Boat At The Entrance Of A Small
Ontario Canada (1940): Video Captured From A Moving Boat Or Ship Showing The
Ontario Canada (1940): Man Walks By In A Park Surrounded With Buildings And A
Ontario Canada (1940): Come Visit The Maid Of The Mist Building Filled Of Terror
Ontario Canada (1940): A Group Of Ladies Stand Around In Formal Wear In Front Of A
Ontario Canada (1940): Six People Stand In Front Of Building Entrance On A Cloudy
Ontario Canada (1940): Several People Take A Lift From One Side Of A Massive River
Ontario Canada (1940): A People Mover Carries People Over A Swirling Body Of Water
Ontario Canada (1940): Cable Car Ride Over A Large River Between Mountains In
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of River That Runs In Very Well Preserved Area And
Ontario Canada (1940): A Raging River With Rocky Sides Next To A Hill Or Mountain
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.