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): Blooming Red And Yellow Flowers On A Bright Sunny Day
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of A Few Different Types Of Flowers In Nature That Are
Ontario Canada (1940): Maid Of The Mist Incline Sign Scene Of The American Falls
Ontario Canada (1940): View Of American Falls In New York State From Canadian Side
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): 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): Aerial View Of Dam
Ontario Canada (1940): Camera Pans Across The Brink Of The Horseshoe Falls Filmed
Ontario Canada (1940): American Falls Filmed From Canadian Side Of Niagara River
Ontario Canada (1940): Yellow Plants And Trees By Day In A Forest In Autumn
Ontario Canada (1940): Two Scenes Of Autumn Colored Leaves On Trees On Sunny Day
Ontario Canada (1940): Beautiful Autumn Day Brings Breathtaking Natural Beauty
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.